Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

2026-08-12T00:00:00

Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear

GB

NE35 9JB

Any

2026-09-14T09:39:38.723

Compensation

On-target earnings up to £40,200 comprising a base salary of £34,000 and an uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,200 per year.

Schedule: 5 days a week

Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme. T&Cs Apply.

About the Role

At Halfords, we're looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If you're an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you.

As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you'll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics and repairs to routine services, you'll ensure every job is done to the highest standard. Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business, offering excellent training and development opportunities, a wide range of benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include

• 5.6 weeks annual leave


• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most of our Halfords products in our retail stores


• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more


• Family & Friends Discount


• Events


• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme


• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance


• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day


• Join the Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares


• Health Cash Plan to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs


• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Career Development

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience)


• Valid MOT Testing Licence


• Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points

Why Halfords?

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. We're in an exciting chapter, rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We're the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK's largest automotive service, maintenance, and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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On-target earnings up to £40,200 Comprising a base salary of £34,000 An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £6,200 per year. 5 days a week Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme T&Cs Apply Here at Halfords, were looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our team. If youre an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you. As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, youll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, youll ensure every job is done to the highest standard. Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UKs largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Benefits Include: 5.6 weeks annual
leave Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more Family & Friends Discount Events Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares Health Cash Plan to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Pension Scheme & Life Assurance You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported. Skills and experience Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience) Valid MOT Testing Licence Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points Why
Halfords? National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family. Were in an exciting chapter rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. Were the UKs leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UKs largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.TPBN1_UKTJ