Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Motor Mechanic in a supportive and dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, including vans and cars, while benefiting from extensive training opportunities in Hybrid and EV vehicle repair. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowances, and a bonus scheme, all while contributing to a close-knit team dedicated to excellence. With a commitment to your professional development and well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their automotive career.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus scheme up to 8%

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days holiday increasing to 26

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension schemes

Benefits App with discounts

Wagestream app for financial control

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work in a supportive team environment focused on training.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Braking Systems Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

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Motor Mechanic

Reference: MAY20258045

Expiry date: 12:08, Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Location: Crawley

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, operating across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet, which includes approximately 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance. We are looking for Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience, or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians/Mechanics.

Set in the peaceful countryside, our location offers a relaxing environment. The nearby Jeremy’s service station provides amenities like Greggs and is a 5-10 minute drive away. Our team is close-knit, with a strong reputation built through dedication and support for training and development.

Our training:

We have an internal IMI accredited training department to upskill you in areas such as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, and electrics. For Level 2 trained technicians, we offer a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

Your benefits include:

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days' holiday, increasing to 26, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days, plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, and Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes for colleagues
• Pension and Save-as-you-Earn schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream app for financial control, including early access to wages and discounts

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic, supportive environment.