Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Job Title: Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester

Location: CUPRA Fife, Kirkcaldy

Salary: £17 per hour + performance related bonus

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Flexible Monday–Friday schedule (30–40 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM; no mandatory weekend shifts)

CUPRA represents a bold, contemporary vision of automotive performance, style, and electrification. At CUPRA Fife in Kirkcaldy, we deliver a premium customer experience backed by cutting-edge engineering.

About The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join our state-of-the-art workshop. In this role, you will be more than an inspector—you will be an integral guardian of safety, roadworthiness, and driving dynamics for an exciting lineup of modern vehicles.

Whether you are an established MOT tester or an experienced Level 3 technician looking to advance your diagnostic and performance skill set, this role offers modern facilities, competitive earning potential, and rare work-life balance within the automotive trade.

Key Responsibilities:

• MOT Testing: Conduct rigorous Class 4 MOT inspections in full compliance with DVSA standards.
• Diagnostics & Repair: Accurately identify mechanical and electrical faults, working alongside our Service Advisors to recommend transparent, necessary repairs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure every vehicle leaving our bays meets the exacting performance and safety standards of the CUPRA brand.
• Modern Workshop Systems: Utilize the latest diagnostic equipment, digital inspection platforms, and DVSA portals to log findings and certify work efficiently.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain a clean, organized bay and stay current with brand service bulletins and evolving EV/hybrid technologies.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent city & guilds qualification).
• MOT Accreditation: Valid, active DVSA Class 4 MOT Tester licence is strongly preferred (support available for the right candidate to recertify/train).
• Driving Licence: Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Technical Standards: A meticulous eye for detail, methodical fault-finding skills, and an uncompromising approach to vehicle safety.
• Work Ethic: A collaborative mindset, pride in workshop presentation, and effective communication with colleagues across the dealership.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: £17.00 per hour (equating to £35,360+ per annum based on a 40-hour week) alongside a rewarding performance-related bonus scheme.
• Vehicle Benefit: Access to an exclusive staff car lease scheme.
• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday working hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. While 40 hours per week is standard, we offer flexible arrangements down to 30 hours per week to accommodate personal commitments.
• Advanced Facilities: Work with the latest specialist tools and digital workshop technology in a clean, professional retail environment.
• Manufacturer Development: Direct access to CUPRA/SEAT brand training and pathway progression into high-voltage hybrid and EV service certifications.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter a brief covering note outlining your technical background and MOT testing experience.

All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Candidates with experience of; Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, MOT Tester, Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Maintenance Technician, Car Mechanic, Service Technician, Diagnostic Technician, may also be considered for this role.