Autotech Recruit Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being extremely helpful, professional, and consistently supportive whenever professional assistance is needed on site. People note that the management team provides clear communication and ensures that daily tasks are exceptionally well organized and easily manageable. Additionally, consumers deeply appreciate the excellent opportunities provided, including valuable professional training courses and highly flexible working arrangements tailored to individual personal lifestyles. Reviewers emphasize that the agency consistently delivers reliable contracts, handles all paperwork and administration seamlessly, and keeps hardworking contractors busy throughout the entire year.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with autotech for best part of 5 years now and wish I had made the jump sooner. Great people working for them, great communication and brilliantly look after the contractors. Shout out to Stua... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been a very good option for me after over 15 years away from the industry to pick up some regular local work when I am looking to stay home from the offshore environment. Autotech and Stuart hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time I have used Autotech Recruit for MOT help whilst I was on holiday and I can honestly say the best decision I have ever made. Very helpful from start to finish. The MOT tester Akram was very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been working for autotech for a good few years now. I mainly deal with Stuart who is an absolute credit to autotech. Hes always available when needed, answers any questions, supportive, knowledgable a... See more

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Company details

  1. Recruiter
  2. Employment Consultant
  3. Recruitment Service
  4. Temp Agency

About Autotech Recruit

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Specialist automotive recruitment for vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service advisors and parts specialists - providing temporary cover, permanent recruitment and wider workforce support.

Autotech Recruit specialises in providing experienced vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service advisors and parts advisors on a temporary or permanent basis to the automotive aftermarket. Trusted by a wide range of clients, including dealerships, national retail groups, independent garages, and government organisations throughout the UK, we are your partner in aftermarket talent. Search Automotive Jobs Guide to contracting Refer a Friend Find Automotive Talent Contact us Autotech Recruit is part of the Autotech Group, a network of specialist brands dedicated to addressing workforce and skills shortages across the automotive sector. Autotech Group also includes Autotech Training, Autotech Academy, and Autotech Connect.

We are the leading contract work specialists for the automotive industry

Written by the company

Our contractors' only regret: Not joining Autotech Recruit sooner!
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry, professionals such as vehicle technicians, MOT testers, service advisors, and parts advisors are increasingly embracing the flexibility and autonomy that comes with contracting. Autotech Recruit is the UK’s the most trusted specialist recruitment consultancy for contract technical staff in the automotive aftermarket and offers a gateway for these skilled individuals to transition from traditional, permanent roles to more flexible and well paid contracting opportunities.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best

Autotech are an outstanding company to work with. I joined them nearly two years ago and have never looked back. Ben Thompson is an absolute star and a pleasure to deal with.

25 April 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't listen to all the rigmarole about…

Don't listen to all the rigmarole about working for yourself... the agency staff get mardy & it's basically like working for a company when you are unable to make it in due to child care or they want to send you 50miles away for the same money as when you was travelling 0.5miles away. Come up with excuses about cars coming back when you ring the company direct they don't know what your taking about. Don't let this typical "agency" talk you into working for them or let them make out they have tuns of work. Because they dont! Don't fall for there sales talk!

P.s if your wanting to contract do it for yourself much more money & not wasting 6, 7pounds an hour for these!

7 February 2022
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Hello,

while we regret that you felt the need to leave this feedback, we stand by the fact that our decision to stop offering you contract work with Autotech Recruit was justified and certainly not a decision taken lightly. As you are well aware, due to poor feedback we have received from our clients about your workmanship, we are no longer able to offer you any further work. Our clients demand the highest quality of service and trust, which we are highly committed to providing. Our contractors represent both themselves and Autotech Recruit when out on contracts, meaning that any instances of unreliability damage our reputation as much as their own. We regret that you have not had a positive experience with us, however we stand by our decision to no longer offer you placements.

Best wishes for the future,
the Autotech Recruit team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company!

Joined Autotech Recruit as a technician in October the team have made me feel welcome. really enjoying the work and glad I joined. Team are always supportive and helpful.

22 December 2021
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you so much for this review! We are really happy to hear you're pleased with your decision to join our network and hope you continue to enjoy working with Autotech Recruit for many years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hats off to the Autotech crew!

Hats off to all the guys and gals at Autotech Recruit! Even though going self-employed can be a bit taunting at first, for me, it was the best career move I've made so far and I'm definitely not looking to go back into full-time employment, working for someone else. I've been working with Autotech for nearly 3 years now and Ben has been keeping me busy pretty much all year around, except when I need time off. If you need flexibility that your full-time employer doesn't want to accommodate, you may as well give Autotech a go! Thank you for everything you've done for me so far.

6 December 2021
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you very much for your review, William! It means a lot. We are thrilled to have you in our network. Your loyalty and hard work is greatly appreciated by the team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Give it a go.

I’ve been working for Autotech since September 2019 and have been constantly employed. Some contracts near and some far but the difference shows in the pay.
If you’re unsure if it for you or not, just give it a try.

8 February 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Hi Darryl,

thank you for taking the time to write this review. This is exactly what we always encourage our candidates to do before they make their final decision about switching to freelancing. Giving it a try during holidays or at the weekends is a great, first-hand experience, and a confidence-booster when it comes to becoming a contract vehicle technician or MOT tester!

We hope you continue to enjoy working with Autotech Recruit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contract Mot Tester

This was my second time of being a contract Mot Tester for Autotech Recruit and although 7 years apart both times have been a great experience. I have found them to be a professionally run company with excellent communication. I set the radius in which I was prepared to travel and Autotech accommodated me with plenty of work within my parameters, That said I have been offered contracts outside my radius but when declined there was never any pressure to accept. I would receive a monthly email asking my availability for the coming month and they would allocate me contracts to suit my availability and payment was weekly. The plus side is that I could work as and when I wanted which suited me perfectly. Autotech as a company offer a wide range of training so if I ever wanted to increase my skill set the help was there.

5 February 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you for the great review, David! We're very glad you enjoyed working with us and that you found us professional and helpful. We strive to offer the best service possible to our contract vehicle technicians and MOT testers so it means a lot when we hear such positive feedback.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Only just useful

These guys were helpful and info comprehensive BUT: check your actual “take home” pay; after the myriad of their deductions, and your own, including your fuel etc., I was actually making just marginally more than the minimum wage. Ok so it helped me out of a hole for a while but I would only go back if there was zero chance of me working anywhere else. Which is desperately unlikely anymore. Addendum: Most of the places I went to work via Auto Tech were ok.

31 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback! We are glad to hear that Autotech Recruit was able to help you out when you needed work but are sorry to hear you weren't completely satisfied with work as a contractor. Unfortunately, deductions are not something we impose on our contractors' salaries for our profit - these are HMRC rules which have to be adhered to. Still, we are confident that our rates are extremely competitive and the majority of our contractors agree that they earn more per annum as a freelance vehicle technician/MOT tester. If you ever need help with finding temporary or permanent work in the automotive industry, we'll be happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Six months with the team and they have…

Six months with the team and they have kept me busy the whole time. I’m semi retired so after three or four day weeks and they’ve been happy to arrange that.

28 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you for the great feedback, Simon! Autotech Recruit is all about our contractors being able to achieve the right work-life balance and we are very glad to hear we have been able to meet your requirements when it comes to the volume of placements. Many of our temporary vehicle technicians and MOT testers are semi-retired just like you and need a job that would keep them busy a few days a week, allow them to supplement their income, and give them a better quality of life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company to work for / with .

Excellent company to work for / with.
I’ve been with Autotech since March 2013 .
Normally always in work .
Work is not always on your door step. Be prepared to travel or stay away from home .
That’s the nature of contracting .
Good rate of pay ( it’s only natural, for wanting more 😁 )
Work when you want ,
I work closely with my two consultants Richard and Ben , who are both great .
Only Two Regrets are,
I should have started Autotech sooner and one of my consultants - The Football Team he supports 🤪.

21 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you, Manesh for the great review! We are very happy to have you on board and for your loyalty to Autotech Recruit! We will speak to your consultant about his football choices but, as much as we'd like to, we have a feeling we won't be able to do much about it :-).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Only been with company a short time and…

Only been with company a short time and cannot fault the professionalism of everyone I’ve encountered and the speed in which they have answered any of my questions.

21 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you! It's a pleasure working with you, Chris, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you feel like the Autotech Recruit team are doing a good job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Work and social life finnaly balanced!

I've been working with autotech for over a year, the pay rates great compared to working directly for the garages. They also provide brand training which increases your hourly rate..

The places you work can range from 15 minutes from your house to staying away for a few weeks.
There is a balance to it.

Working away I get an amazing weekly income that allows me to have more social time on the weekends. Where as when working close to home the moneys still good and I'm home at a reasonable hour I can still enjoy a life

NO more struggling to find space for overtime to get good money to then not be able to spend it because I have no time.

21 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thanks very much for great review of Autotech Recruit, Keirran. We're very glad you feel so positive about working with us. We continue to work hard to ensure our contractors feel truly appreciated and we're pleased our efforts resonate with you! We look forward to working with you for many more years!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Very helpful staff, who are always at the end of the phone when needed. They helped me with all my questions when I started contracting and gave me all the advice required with how to do my paper work for wages. Highly recommended. A*

21 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you, Antony, for your positive feedback and endorsement! We're happy you have enjoyed your experience with Autotech Recruit so far and we're thankful for great contractors like you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best company I’ve worked for

Best company I’ve worked for with great friendly staff there to help you when you need them. Would highly recommend Autotech. Many thanks to Ben and the team!

21 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

We're happy you've enjoyed your time working with Autotech Recruit, Johnny! Thanks for your trust, we're thankful for great contractors like you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over the last 3 years

Over the last 3 years, I have been employed constantly, mostly great contracts and had the flexibility to suit my requirements. Many thanks to Jason and the team.

17 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you for the great review, Richard! We are very happy to have you on board as an Autotech Recruit contractor and we hope you continue to enjoy working with us for many years to come!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New role

Excellent service from start to finish, from arranging my initial interview, to job offer for my new role. Hannah kept updated at all stages and was a pleasure to deal with.

16 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you, Dev, we are very happy we could help you with your career move!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great firm to contract for👍

14 January 2020
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Reply from Autotech Recruit

Thank you for your kind words, Roberto! We are happy to hear you enjoy working as a contractor with Autotech Recruit!

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