Service Technician & MOT Tester, Southampton, £35,000 – £50,000 OTE

We are working with a long-standing, prestigious automotive company based in Southampton that is looking to recruit experienced Service Technicians & MOT Testers for the following locations: Southampton, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Guilford, Basingstoke, Poole, Salisbury.

As a Service Technician & MOT Tester you will be a member of the Aftersales Team and will report to the Service Manager. The Service Technician will carry out a variety of workshop work in an efficient and safe manner and carry out MOTs in accordance with guidelines.

Main duties of the Service Technician & MOT Tester:

• Carries out vehicle services and repairs in accordance with brand technical standards and processes.


• Undertake Class IV MOT tests to the government standards ensuring quality inspections controls are carried out.


• Liaise with customers where appropriate updating them on the status of their vehicle checks.


• Provides support to less experienced colleagues and attends regular training to update technical skills.


• Ensure the immediate working environment is kept clean and devoid of any working practice which may be hazardous to either themselves or others.


• Handling of waste products and hazardous materials must be carried out as per company policies and C.O.S.H.H. Regulations.

Key competencies of the Service Technician & MOT Tester:

• Highly skilled in fault diagnosis and hold the relevant MOT Tester qualification.


• Previous vehicle knowledge and proven skills.


• MOT qualification (valid class IV MOT testing licence.)


•  Relevant City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ accreditation.


• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.


• Able to communicate and work in a team.

The role of Service Technician is a permanent and full-time opportunity and offers an annual salary up to £30,000 dependent on experience plus commission/bonus – OTE £50,000, alongside many benefits.

Our client has vacancies for the following locations: Southampton, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Guilford, Basingstoke, Poole, Salisbury.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a friendly, efficient, and professional environment as a Service Technician & MOT Tester, APPLY TODAY!