Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 30/04/2026
Job Ref: 30507

Vehicle Technician - Carlisle

Location: Carlisle
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 30507

Job Description

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester - Carlisle
Salary – Up to £32,000 Basic + Bonus OTE 36k DOE & Qualifications
Days – Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm, Saturdays on a rota
Ref – 30507

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in Carlisle. My client is one of the UK's leading fast fit companies & they’re nationwide. This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester or just an MOT Tester, looking for a long-term career filled with progression opportunities. If you’re currently an experienced Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester on the lookout, then apply now!

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Benefits:
  • Excellent Bonus Opportunities
  • Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs. Retail vouchers
  • In house training opportunities for career progression 
  • Life Insurance
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Great pension scheme
  • Company Discounts

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
  • Carry out MOT testing in accordance with DVSA testing requirements (if qualified)

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Requirements:
  • Full UK driving license
  • NVQ, IMI, ATA or City & Guilds level 3 in light/ heavy/LCV/PSV vehicle maintenance & repair (Will accept Mechanical Engineering Level 3 also)
  • A valid MOT license is preferred 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.