Dedicated MOT Tester / Vehicle Inspector – £35,000 to £42,000 Basic (Negotiable) – Mon to Fri
Most garages talk a big game about "culture," but we actually live it. Step into a high-trust, friendly team in Maidstone where the owner is a down-to-earth, supportive leader who listens to his staff and has your back. We aren't a high-pressure corporate conveyor belt; we are a premium independent workshop that treats customers like neighbors and our testing professionals with the respect they deserve.
About Us We are a premier, family-run independent garage that has built an impeccable reputation for transparency, honesty, and safety over more than 20 years. We are highly rated on Google with a flood of 5-star reviews because our testing standards are genuinely high and our team is trusted by the community.
We completely reject the relentless, target-driven pressure of high-volume fast-fit lanes. We want a dedicated tester who values compliance and accuracy over rushing. Our modern, clean workshop features a dedicated testing bay with well-maintained equipment and a stress-free atmosphere where you are trusted to work autonomously.
The Payload:
* Market-Leading Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 guaranteed basic per year (fully open and negotiable based on your testing experience).
* Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm.
* Weekend Policy: Strictly No Saturdays! Your weekends are 100% your own for family and rest.
* Stability: A deeply rooted family business operating since the early 2000s with over two decades of consistent growth.
* Perks: Secure company pension scheme, free on-site parking, modern DVSA-approved testing equipment, and a fantastic, supportive team spirit.
* Location: Conveniently situated in Maidstone, offering an easy commute from Aylesford, Bearsted, Larkfield, Lenham, and Sittingbourne.
What You Will Be Doing:
* Testing Excellence: Conducting accurate, efficient, and fully compliant MOT inspections to strict DVSA standards across both Class 4 & Class 7 vehicles.
* Quality Inspections: Performing comprehensive vehicle safety assessments and accurately identifying failing defects.
* Clear Communication: Logging test data seamlessly onto the DVSA system and clearly explaining required safety repairs to the front-of-house service team.
* Autonomous Workflow: Managing your dedicated testing lane independently within a collaborative team of skilled pros without a manager breathing down your neck.
What We Need From You:
* DVSA Licence: You must hold a current, valid DVSA license to test Class 4 & 7 vehicles.
* Compliance First: A reliable, honest professional with an uncompromised standard of safety who takes genuine pride in keeping unsafe vehicles off the road.
* Mindset: A dedicated specialist who wants a clean, organized, low-stress environment where your professional integrity is actually backed by management.
* A full UK driving licence (with no serious motoring convictions).
Confidentiality Guaranteed: The automotive trade in Kent is a small world. We handle every single application with 100% absolute discretion. Your inquiry remains strictly confidential, and we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.
Stop dealing with chaotic fast-fit centers and endless Saturday shifts. Earn what you are worth with a boss you will actually like.
Apply Now: Click apply today to start a completely confidential conversation with our team. We respond to every application within 24 to 48 hours.