Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (Tailored directly to experience)
Location: Brighton Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: Monday – Friday only (08:00 – 17:00) | Strictly NO Weekends!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Based right in the heart of Brighton, we are a thriving independent garage known for exceptional customer loyalty, honest service, and a brilliant workshop culture. We operate like a real family business with a supportive, down-to-earth owner who treats staff with genuine respect. We completely reject high-pressure micromanagement and frantic quotas, opting instead for a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in a clean, high-spec facility where quality and safety always come first.
Why Join?
- £38,000 – £42,000 Guaranteed Basic Salary (with regular pay reviews)
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100% Weekend-Free (Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00)
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Workshop Access for Personal Cars (use ramps and equipment for your own projects)
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Pure Testing Focus (dedicated clean MOT bay with no heavy repair pressure)
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Healthcare Scheme (company-supported coverage for you and your family)
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100% Paid DVSA MOT CPD Training & Annual Refresher Support
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28 Days Paid Holiday (20 Days + Bank Holidays)
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Company Pension Scheme
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Free On-Site Parking
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Relaxed, Down-to-Earth Work Environment
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Be Part of a Family-Run Business that genuinely cares about its staff
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Enjoy Job Security—many team members stay for years
Why This Position Is Different
- Focus on What You Love: Enjoy a pure testing role in a clean, dedicated bay without being burdened by heavy mechanical overhauls or aggressive job targets.
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Reclaim Your Personal Time: Enjoy a clean Monday to Friday schedule with zero weekend shifts and full access to workshop ramps for your own vehicle projects.
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Zero Corporate Micromanagement: Work directly with a supportive owner who values compliance, safety, and a calm, friendly workshop culture over corporate quotas.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conducting Class 4 MOT tests strictly to DVSA compliance and road safety standards in a dedicated bay.
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Managing a smooth, realistic, and well-organized daily test volume.
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Accurately inputting test results, logging advisories/defects, and issuing documentation onto the DVSA system.
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Partnering directly with front-of-house advisors to clearly and honestly explain any necessary compliance repairs to customers.
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Maintaining clean bay standards and keeping abreast of annual DVSA testing requirements.
Requirements
- Active, valid DVSA MOT Testing Smart Card (Class 4 minimum).
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Strong pride in compliance, testing accuracy, and keeping local road users safe.
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A reliable, team-first attitude with sharp attention to detail.
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Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Commutable Locations
Centrally located in Brighton, perfectly positioned to avoid major town traffic bottlenecks:
- Hove: 5 mins
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Southwick & Shoreham-by-Sea: 15 mins
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Lewes: 15 mins
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Worthing: 25 mins
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Burgess Hill & Haywards Heath: 25 mins
Apply Now
Tired of endless repair work and corporate pressure? Step into a pure MOT testing role with zero weekends and garage perks for your own cars. Click apply today to initiate a 100% confidential conversation directly with the owner (all qualified testers receive a response within 24–48 hours).
Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. We know the local Brighton trade is a close-knit community and privacy is vital. Your enquiry will be handled with absolute discretion; we will never contact your current employer or mention your application to anyone without your explicit permission. Your current job is entirely safe with us.
