MOT Tester & Vehicle Service Technician (4-Day Week – Fridays Off Every Week!)
Salary: £42,000 GUARANTEED Fixed Base Pay (£21.25/hr Equivalent)
Location: Haywards Heath / Lindfield Area (Free secure parking)
Hours: 4-Day Compressed Week | 38 Hours (Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00) | Fridays OFF Every Week!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Imagine having half the entire year off work.
Reclaim your work-life balance with a guaranteed 3-day weekend 52 weeks a year. Work Monday to Thursday only—your weekend starts every Thursday evening at 18:00 with zero weekend rotas, zero Friday shifts, and zero bonus stress.
About Us
We are an award-winning, family-run independent garage in the Haywards Heath / Lindfield area with a stellar local reputation built on traditional customer care, engineering excellence, and team loyalty. Known for high mechanical standards and a friendly, supportive environment, we invest heavily in our workshop space. Every technician gets dedicated bay space, up-to-date diagnostic platforms, and direct access to modern DVSA MOT testing equipment.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Top Basic Pay: £42,000 guaranteed basic salary (paid at £21.25/hr equivalent).
- Guaranteed 3-Day Weekend: Work Mon–Thu (08:00–18:00). Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays OFF every single week!
- Structured Daily Routine: Dedicated Class 4 MOT testing every morning, transitioning to routine servicing and MOT repairs in the afternoons.
- Paid Workshop Closures: Generous leave structured around full workshop closures over Easter, May Bank Holidays, and the Christmas–New Year break.
- State-of-the-Art Bays: Fully equipped MOT testing lane & modern multi-make diagnostic platforms.
- Full Perks: Workplace pension scheme, structured 30-min daily lunch breaks, and free secure staff parking.
What You’ll Do
- Class 4 MOT Testing: Execute morning DVSA MOT testing, accurately logging reports and safety recommendations.
- Core Repairs: Carry out afternoon MOT failure repair work (brakes, suspension setups, steering & light mechanicals).
- Servicing & Maintenance: Routine vehicle servicing, multi-point health checks, and quality inspections.
What We Need
- Qualifications: Active DVSA MOT Tester Smart Card / Licence (Class 4) + NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or time-served experience).
- Background: Proven hands-on workshop experience in an independent garage or MOT testing station.
- Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
Commutable Locations
- Lindfield & Haywards Heath: Local
- Cuckfield: 8 mins
- Burgess Hill: 12 mins
- Hassocks: 15 mins
- Crawley: 20 mins
100% Confidential Guarantee
The Mid-Sussex motor trade is small—your secret is safe with us. We never contact your current employer or discuss your application with anyone without your explicit permission.
Ready to lock in Fridays off every single week? Click Apply Now for an informal, confidential chat!