Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 19/04/2026
Job Ref: 30414

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Location: Newcastle
Salary: £39,000 - £40,000
Sector: Service
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30414

Job Description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester – Stoke on Trent
Salary – Up to £40,000 Basic + Overtime DOE & Qualifications
Hours – Monday – Friday - 8am - 5pm, 42.5 hours per week (No weekends)
Ref – 30414

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in Stoke on Trent. My client is a great independent specialist, who prides themselves on quality. 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:
  • Overtime opportunities
  • No weekends for great work/life balance
  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 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 UK driving license
  • NVQ, IMI, ATA or City & Guilds level 3 ideally but we will also consider level 2 with a lot of experience (If you’re a level 2 Vehicle Technician with main dealership experience then definitely apply!)
  • Must have proof of qualifications (Physical certificate or e-mail confirmation)
  • Must have a minimum of 4+ years experience as a Vehicle Technician
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.