Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Motor Mechanic in Barking, where you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, including training in hybrid and electric vehicle repairs. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, generous annual leave, and well-being services. Be part of a dynamic team that values expertise and creativity, and help ensure the safety and reliability of our vehicles while advancing your career in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Overtime

24 Days Annual Leave

Free Life Assurance

Well-being Services

Vehicle Leasing Schemes

Pension and Share Schemes

Retailer Discounts

Financial Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified technician/mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Conduct training needs analysis for Level 2 technicians.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Safety Compliance

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

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Motor Mechanic

Reference: MAY20257813

Expiry date: 10:06, Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Location: Barking

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts.

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day shifts only. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists with branches across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our fleet of circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, providing a variety of vehicles to work on.

We foster a positive work environment where every team member feels valued and supported.

Our Barking location offers excellent amenities, including cafes, fast food outlets, supermarkets, and convenient access to transport links.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance. We are looking for candidates who are Level 2 qualified with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 technicians/mechanics.

Training:

Our internal IMI-accredited training department offers upskilling in hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lifts, braking systems, electrics, and more. Level 2 technicians can undertake a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• 24 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service, plus birthday leave and bank holidays
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services including assistance programs, health cash plan, dental, and travel insurance
• Vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and share schemes
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback via Benefits App
• Wagestream financial wellbeing app for flexible pay and financial planning

Join Northgate Vehicle Hire, a trusted provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, part of ZIGUP, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer support, development opportunities, and security to help you thrive in your career.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.