Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 16/02/2026
Job Ref: 30004

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Location: Stockport
Salary: £37,000 - £38,000
Sector: Service
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30004

Job Description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester - Stockport
Salary – Up to £38,000 Basic + Overtime at 1.25x pay DOE & Qualifications
Hours – Monday – Friday - 8am - 5:30pm, Saturday mornings on a rota
Ref – 30004
We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in Stockport. My client are one of the leading independent car service centres in the area & are rapidly growing making it the best time to join. This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester that is looking for a place to settle in long term. If you're a Vehicle Technician/ MOT Tester currently on the lookout, then apply now!

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Benefits:
  • Great progression opportunities
  • Training & development provided for upskill purposes
  • Employee discounts
  • Company Pension 
Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Role:
  • Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
  • Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters
  • Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)
Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Requirements:
  • Full & clean UK driving license is needed
  • NVQ, IMI or City and Guilds level 3 in light/ heavy vehicle maintenance & repair is needed (Will accept Mechanical Engineering level 3)
  • MOT Class 4 is beneficial but not essential
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – Al-amin Abiru
AAVT
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.