MOT Tester

Company description

MOT Tester - Dartford, Kent

Salary: c. £33,000 plus benefits and bonus package

You’ll be working Monday to Friday, with alternate Saturdays

No Shifts. Great work/life balance. Fantastic place to work!

Need more? How about a £2,000 retention bonus if you’re successful?

We just want the best for you.

Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone’s show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we’re always ready for anything. That’s why, for over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As our technician, you’ll always go the extra mile for our customers. In return, we’ll go the extra mile for you, with excellent training, support and development opportunities.

Working for us you can expect:

• Up to 7% company pension contribution and access to extensive benefits package
• The best available equipment
• Industry leading training
• Huge variety and enormous satisfaction
• A famous brand that our customers love

We are committed to investing in our people and as part of this role, we will also provide training and give you access to our internal eLearning portal, to continue your personal and professional development.

This is the job

We’re thrilled to be offering a new opportunity for an MOT Tester to be a part of our trusted, reputable team here at the AA Autocentre.

Working to the highest DVSA Testing standards, you will carry out MOT’s for our customers.

In quieter times, you may also provide professional and effective support to the team, carrying out minor repairs.

You’ll get to do this in a state-of-the-art workshop with all facilities and equipment on site!

What will I be doing?

• Utilising your experience to carry out MOT testing in accordance with DVSA Standards
• Conducting minor repairs as required
• Ensuring that all work complies with Quality and Health and Safety standards
• Completing and providing accurate vehicle defect reports to our business customers
• Ensuring correct use and maintenance of all tools and equipment
• Keeping up to date with the latest technology across the market

What do I need?

You’ll be able to communicate clearly and effectively, to provide our Service advisor with accurate information from the MOT test. In addition, you will also have either

• A valid class 4 and 7 MOT testing licence
• An NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance or a City and Guilds Level 2/3. Alternatively, you'll have time served experience and we’ll upskill you with an Automotive Technician Accreditation course
• A valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

Additional Information

As a valued member of our team, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress in your career with us. Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we can help you build the career you’re looking for here.

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Free AA breakdown membership from day 1
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Good conduct matters to us. Our teams are motivated by doing the right thing for both customers and colleagues, and in line with our values, we ask all our employees to act with honesty & integrity and respect for others at all times.

As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.

We may close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date if we get a high volume of applications, please apply now if you are interested.

We hope to hear from you soon!