Senior Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester (Up to £45k + Bonus | EV/Hybrid Training)

Are you an experienced Senior Vehicle Technician or Master Mechanic with an active MOT Licence looking for a key role where your diagnostic mastery, repair skills, and leadership are genuinely recognized? An established, top-rated independent automotive specialist and vehicle diagnostics workshop in Rugby is expanding its technical crew.

Known across Warwickshire for delivering dealer-level accuracy without the corporate grind, this facility handles everything from routine servicing and major overhauls to advanced emissions diagnostics, DPF restoration, and ultrasonic cleaning. If you want a senior position in a supportive, family-feel workshop equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic suites—plus 100% employer-funded EV/Hybrid and Air-Con certifications —this is the ultimate career move.

What We Offer

(Package & Benefits) Competitive Basic Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (Tailored depending on experience) Performance Bonus: Productive team/individual bonus scheme to boost your annual income Employer-Funded Qualifications: Full financial backing for EV/Hybrid credentials and F-Gas Air Conditioning certifications Workplace Perks: Free secure on-site parking, modern diagnostic equipment, and supplied workwear Time Off & Pension: 20 days annual leave + 8 statutory bank holidays + company pension plan Job Security: Stable, long-term employment with a highly respected, growing independent employer Key Responsibilities Conduct DVSA-compliant MOT inspections to strict regulatory standards.

Perform routine vehicle servicing, scheduled maintenance, and comprehensive health checks across a wide variety of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Lead complex electrical and mechanical diagnostics , emissions troubleshooting, and DPF restoration procedures. Execute heavy mechanical overhauls, including timing chains, clutch systems, engine repairs, and suspension overhauls.

Maintain precise digital workshop job records and uphold a "right-first-time" standard of craftsmanship. Work collaboratively with team members and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient, transparent turnarounds. Candidate Profile & Requirements MOT Accreditation: Active, valid DVSA MOT Tester Licence (Required). Technical Experience: 7–8+ years of hands-on experience as a Vehicle Technician, Auto Mechanic, or Diagnostic Specialist .

Diagnostic Expertise: Confident using modern scan tools for root-cause analysis across various drivetrains and vehicle makes. Mindset: Proactive, detail-oriented senior technician who takes pride in independent quality and teamwork. Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (Required). Location & Commutable Areas Centrally situated in Rugby , offering a short daily commute from: Coventry, Lutterworth & Daventry Nuneaton, Hinckley & Bedworth Leamington Spa & Southam How to Apply Ready to bring your diagnostic expertise and MOT skills to a growing, top-rated independent specialist that invests in your future?

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