Motor Vehicle Technician​/MOT Tester

Kendal

Posted 05-10-2026 Contract Full and Part Time Salary OTE £30,000 - £50,000 per annum (pro-rata) Hours 40 hours per week
- Monday
- Friday, Sat AM as per rota paid at overtime rate Location Kendal Dealership Kendal Honda/Chery

An excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join one of the largest family-owned dealership groups in the North West, with a sustained and energetic program of growth. Our culture is entrepreneurial and fast paced, our vision is simply to have our customers at the heart of all we do. As a company whose culture is to promote from within, your opportunities are endless.

You will be based at our Kendal Honda/Chery dealership.

We are looking for people who share our passion for our brands, with experience of servicing and repairing vehicles to a high standard, and who are qualified to Level 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Repair or equivalent. All employees play a vital part in putting the customer first, delivering a great customer experience.

As a company who promotes from within, we offer excellent opportunities to undertake further training and progress your career as per your aspirations.

As a technician you will be responsible for detecting and diagnosing vehicles faults to establish the work required, and ensure that the subsequent work carried out is carried out accurately and in a timely manner. You will be responsible for vehicle road testing and ensuring vehicle parts are stored and handled correctly. The ideal person will take pride in ensuring our customers are provided with the very best service.

You will work in a friendly and dynamic environment, receiving a full induction and ongoing support. We recognise that happy and satisfied employees give excellent customer service. Staff benefits include a uniform, company pension scheme and access to the staff car scheme to mention a few.

• Qualified to Level 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Repair or equivalent
• Previous experience working as a Vehicle Technician is essential
• MOT licence preferable
• Full brand training will be provided as required
• Clean driving licence

• Basic Salary is Dependent on Experience varying from £25,000 for newly qualified to £35,000 per annum; OTE with incentives of £30,000 - £50,000 per annum
• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service up to 36 days (pro-rata)
• Professional development – progression offered ranging from Master Technician, EV accreditation, MOT certification.
• Work Place Pension (after 3 months)
• Car Benefit Scheme (after 6 months and meets criteria)
• Employee discounts – Exclusive discounts on new cars and a range of aftersales services including; MOT, Bodyshop, Parts, Services and Tyres.
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Uniform provided – including contribution toward safety boots
• Free Parking
• Employee of the month reward scheme
• Monthly Employee Competitions
• Length of Service recognition events
• Friendly atmosphere

Note:

Upon offer of employment we reserve the right to request a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Standard level and this disclosure will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Note:

Please provide details in the message field of any convictions which are not spent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.