Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester
Monday -Friday 8am-5pm / 4:30pm!
Organised, Established Independent Garage!
Basic Salary up to £40,000!
Folkestone Area
A well-run independent garage group in Folkestone is looking to add two experienced Technicians to its workshop team.
The business operates across two separate, well-organised sites, each set up to specialise in its own type of work, allowing technicians to focus on the jobs they do best. Both workshops are structured, efficient environments where the workflow is optimised to keep the day running smoothly.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
* Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–4:30pm
* Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays
* Benefits: Free on-site parking
MOT Tester / Service Technician – Cars
This role is based at the cars-only workshop, a site dedicated to MOT testing, servicing and general repairs on passenger vehicles.
Responsibilities
* Carry out MOT testing in line with DVSA standards
* Complete routine servicing and scheduled maintenance
* Perform general mechanical repairs on cars
* Carry out inspections and fault finding
* Maintain high standards of workmanship and workshop safety
Requirements
* Qualified MOT Tester
* Strong experience with servicing and general mechanical repairs
* Comfortable working within a busy independent workshop
* Ability to manage workload efficiently
Diagnostic / Repair Technicians – Cars and LCV
This role is based at the group’s second workshop, which is set up to handle both cars and light commercial vehicles, including minibuses and motorhomes. The site focuses on more varied repair and diagnostic work.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
* Carry out servicing and repairs on cars and LCVs
* Work on a range of vehicles including minibuses and motorhomes
* Support the workshop with varied repair and maintenance work
Requirements
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience
* Experience working on cars and light commercial vehicles
* Confident carrying out servicing and mechanical repairs
* Welding ability would be beneficial but not essential
For technicians who want to join a professional independent garage with a strong reputation locally, apply now.
Other Opportunities & Referral Scheme
If this role isn’t quite right but you’re looking for something else in the automotive sector, please get in touch — at ASI Automotive Recruitment we’re committed to finding the right opportunity for you. We also offer a £75 voucher referral reward if you recommend a vehicle technician who we successfully place.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year