Job Description:
Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester
From £36,000 per annum DOE
Caerphilly, Gwent
About the Role
The successful candidate will step right into a hands-on garage setting, testing vehicles, diagnosing faults, and executing repairs. You'll be the one who sorts MOTs and keeps them ticking over smoothly, all while respecting manufacturer standards for every taskfrom brakes and diagnostics to exhausts and servicing. You'll be more than a technician; you'll be a trusted face in the workshop, ensuring each vehicle leaves reliably road-worthy.
About the Client
This family-run, independent garage has been a pillar of Caerphilly since 2004, operating from a well-appointed workshop on Pontygwindy Industrial Estate. Theyre AA-certified and part of the AutoCare network, known for delivering work thats honest, dependable, and backed by guarantees. Customers arent just a numbertheyre greeted like neighbours. Vehicle collection, courtesy cars, a viewing area for MOTsthis garage makes life easier and keeps customers coming back.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 17:00.
No weekends
Key Duties
Conduct MOT tests with meticulous attention.
Diagnose mechanical or electrical faults.
Perform servicing and repairs in line with manufacturer specs.
Communicate clearly with customersexplain work, give updates, manage expectations.
Keep track of paperwork and test results, uphold AA and AutoCare standards.
Occasionally assist with customer pickup/delivery arrangements or courtesy car logistics.
Key Requirements
Valid MOT Tester accreditation.
Proven experience as a Vehicle Technicianservicing, fault-finding, repairs.
Sound understanding of MOT regulations and safety standards.
NVQ Level 3 Qualifications