Vehicle Technician ​/ MOT Tester – Well-Respected Independent Garage | Dunsfold

Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic - Up to £42.5k Basic + Bonus & NO Weekends!

Ready to bring your skills to a premier, privately owned independent garage with over 40 years of local success? Step away from main dealer corporate stress and join our high-profile, 7-bay facility in Totton
. We handle everything from modern everyday cars to light commercial fleets, offering a supportive, quality-focused environment where your skills are genuinely valued.

With more than four decades of trusted local service, our family-run independent workshop has built an unbeatable reputation across Totton and the surrounding areas. Our spacious 7-bay facility is equipped with the latest diagnostic and testing technology, allowing us to deliver high-quality servicing and MOTs without the high-pressure main dealer corporate targets. Joining us means stepping into a permanent, stable role backed by a friendly, hands-on management team that supports you from day one.

• Salary: Up to £42,500 solid basic salary + rewarding performance bonuses
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 (Strictly no weekends!)
• Perks: Uniform and PPE provided, full tool insurance from day one, generous annual leave package including Bank Holidays and seasonal shutdowns, and strong long-term job security.

• Conducting official MOT tests on cars and light commercial vehicles to strict DVSA standards.
• Identifying and resolving electrical and mechanical faults across a wide variety of makes and models.
• Carrying out routine servicing, general repairs, and multi-point safety inspections to ensure every vehicle meets high workshop standards.
• Requirements: Active and valid DVSA MOT Tester Licence (essential), proven ability to diagnose and repair diverse vehicle types, and a valid full UK Driving Licence.

Commutable Locations: This role is based in Totton
, making it an easy commute from Southampton
, Calmore
, Marchwood
, Hythe
, Romsey
, and the New Forest
.