Junior / Service Vehicle Technician - MOT Tester Pathway Included (5-Star Rated)

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 basic salary (£37,000 OTE with performance bonuses)

Location: Brighton Area (Free secure parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday (08:00 - 17:00 with 1-hour lunch) + Saturday mornings on rota

Representing a massive, popular growing automotive brand, our 5-star Google rated Brighton facility is expanding! We offer rock-solid job stability, a supportive team-oriented culture, and a direct runway for career growth. We specialize in taking promising mechanics with 2 years of hands-on experience and fast-tracking their technical qualifications. In addition to fully funded EV & Hybrid training, we offer a structured DVSA MOT Tester License Pathway-paying for your training and course fees to turn you into a fully certified MOT Tester while you earn.

• Competitive Basic Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 guaranteed basic salary per annum (tailored to experience).
• Generous Bonus Scheme: Realistically reach £37,000 OTE with a transparent £6,000 bonus structure.
• MOT License Pathway: Fully funded DVSA MOT Tester course and official certification paid for by the business.
• Fully Funded EV Training: Gain official Level 3/4 High Voltage Electric Vehicle qualifications on modern brand tech.
• Clear Progression Path: Structured career ladder taking you from Service Technician to MOT Tester and Senior Specialist.
• Holiday Package: 28 days total holiday per year (20 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays).
• 5-Star Reputation: Work in a highly rated, clean workshop with modern diagnostic platforms and dedicated testing equipment.
• Great Benefits Package: Company pension scheme, 1-hour daily lunch breaks, employee vehicle perks, and on-site parking.

• Servicing & Maintenance: Conducting routine servicing, multipoint vehicle health checks, brake servicing, tire fitting, and fluid changes across modern vehicles.
• MOT Prep & Shadowing: Preparing vehicles for MOT tests and shadowing active testers as part of your DVSA training pathway.
• Diagnostics & Repairs: Using modern diagnostic tools to isolate and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Component Work: Carrying out general mechanical repairs, suspension work, brake system overhauls, and minor component fitting.
• Documentation & Safety: Keeping accurate service records and collaborating closely with service advisors and workshop peers.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a workshop environment (independent garage, fast-fit center, or main dealer).
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• A great attitude, pride in work quality, and a desire to gain your MOT license and EV credentials.
• A full UK driving licence.

Centrally located in Brighton with straightforward commutes across Sussex:

• Hove & Portslade: 5-10 mins
• Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
• Lewes: 15 mins
• Worthing: 20 mins
• Haywards Heath & Burgess Hill: 20-25 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.