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 in Maidstone 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.

• 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: Conveniently situated in Maidstone, offering an easy commute from Aylesford, Bearsted, Larkfield, Lenham, and Sittingbourne.

• 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.