Senior Mot Prep Technician & Vehicle Mechanic

Senior MOT Prep Technician & Vehicle Mechanic Hawk Hiring
• Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Tired of chasing rigid main-dealer targets and looking to step up your automotive career with a top-rated independent garage?

A premier, multi-award-winning independent automotive center near Burton-on-Trent
—celebrated for its exceptional 5-star customer reputation and national dealer awards is hiring a self-sufficient MOT Prep Technician & Auto Mechanic to join its expanding workshop team. Operating out of an immaculate, fully equipped multi-bay facility, this business offers a fair team schedule, high job security, and fully funded EV/Hybrid technical upskilling.

• Working
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday hours with Saturdays on a fair team rota
• Paid Time Off & Pension: Generous annual leave allowance + secure company pension scheme
• On-Site Benefits: Free premium workwear & free secure parking
• Fully Funded Training: Funded access to advanced technical academies, including EV (Electric Vehicle) & Hybrid certifications
• Lead the pre-MOT inspection and vehicle preparation process for retail inventory and customer cars
• Conduct official Class 4 MOT tests and complete right-first-time mechanical repairs
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults across multi-brand petrol, diesel, and EV drive trains
• Uphold strict DVSA testing standards, vehicle health checks (VHC), and workshop safety practices
• Collaborate with an experienced workshop crew to deliver dealership-quality service without corporate stress

• Licensing: Active, valid DVSA MOT Tester License required
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or time-served equivalent)
• Technical Expertise: Experienced vehicle technician confident in fault-finding, diagnostic tools, and general mechanical servicing
• Mindset: Quality-driven mechanic committed to high workshop standards and customer safety
• Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence

Situated near Burton-on-Trent
, conveniently reachable within an easy commute from:

• Swadlincote & Willington (~12 mins)
• Derby & Repton (~18 mins)
• Lichfield & Barton-under-Needwood (~20 mins)
• Uttoxeter, Tamworth & Ashby-de-la-Zouch (~22–25 mins)

100% Guaranteed Candidate Confidentiality:
We understand trade privacy. Your application will be handled with strict discretion—we will never contact your current employer without your express permission.

Up to £25,000 | Burton upon Trent | Full-Time | Permanent.