MOT Tester – Google-Rated Independent; No

Dedicated MOT Tester / Vehicle Inspector – £35,000 to £42,000 Basic (Negotiable) – Mon to Fri

Most garages talk a big game about "culture," but we actually live it. Step into a high-trust, friendly team near Lenham where the owner is a down-to-earth, supportive leader who listens to his staff and has your back. We aren't a high-pressure corporate conveyor belt; we are a premium independent workshop that treats customers like neighbors and our testing professionals with the respect they deserve.

We are a premier, family-run independent garage that has built an impeccable reputation for transparency, honesty, and safety over more than 20 years. We are highly rated on Google with a flood of 5-star reviews because our testing standards are genuinely high and our team is trusted by the community.

We completely reject the relentless, target-driven pressure of high-volume fast-fit lanes. We want a dedicated tester who values compliance and accuracy over rushing. Our modern, clean workshop features a dedicated testing bay with well-maintained equipment and a stress-free atmosphere where you are trusted to work autonomously. Plus, our location in Lenham means an easy commute against the heavy traffic for anyone travelling from the surrounding districts.

• Market-Leading Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 guaranteed basic per year (fully open and negotiable based on your testing experience).
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm.
• Weekend Policy:
  Strictly No Saturdays! Your weekends are 100% your own for family and rest.
• Stability: A deeply rooted family business operating since the early 2000s with over two decades of consistent growth.
• Perks: Secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, modern DVSA-approved testing equipment, and a fantastic, supportive team spirit.
• Location: Perfectly situated for an easy commute from Lenham, Maidstone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, or Medway.

• Testing Excellence: Conducting accurate, efficient, and fully compliant MOT inspections to strict DVSA standards across both Class 4 & Class 7 vehicles.
• Quality Inspections: Performing comprehensive vehicle safety assessments and accurately identifying failing defects.
• Clear Communication: Logging test data seamlessly onto the DVSA system and clearly explaining required safety repairs to the front-of-house service team.
• Autonomous Workflow: Managing your dedicated testing lane independently within a collaborative team of skilled pros without a manager breathing down your neck.

• DVSA Licence: You must hold a current, valid DVSA license to test Class 4 & 7 vehicles.
• Compliance First: A reliable, honest professional with an uncompromised standard of safety who takes genuine pride in keeping unsafe vehicles off the road.
• Mindset: A dedicated specialist who wants a clean, organized, low-stress environment where your professional integrity is actually backed by management.
• A full UK driving licence (with no serious motoring convictions).

The automotive trade in Kent is a small world. We handle every single application with 100% absolute discretion. Your inquiry remains strictly confidential, and we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.

Stop dealing with chaotic fast-fit centers and endless Saturday shifts. Earn what you are worth with a boss you will actually like.

Click apply today to start a completely confidential conversation with our team. We respond to every application within 24 to 48 hours.