Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northgate Vehicle Hire as a Motor Mechanic in Glasgow, where you'll maintain our fleet of commercial vehicles to the highest standards. We offer comprehensive training, competitive salary, and numerous benefits. Ideal candidates will be Level 2 or Level 3 qualified, with a passion for vehicle engineering and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Health cash plan and insurance

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Technicians.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Technician/Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on vehicle systems.
• Utilize internal training for upskilling on newer vehicle technologies.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Level 3 Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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Motor Mechanic

Reference: JUN20251672

Expiry date: 14:34, Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Location: Glasgow

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

Hours: 40 hrs p/w Monday to Friday - 4-day week/rota basis 7am to 5:30pm, overtime available on days off 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, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

Discover our flagship branch at Northgate Vehicle Hire, located next to the M8 motorway and a large shopping centre. This state-of-the-art facility features 9 ramps for efficient vehicle servicing. We also house Auxillis, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management services.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain and repair our vehicles to ensure safety and compliance. Candidates should be Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians/Mechanics.

Our training:

We offer internal IMI-accredited training to upskill you in areas like Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, and electrics. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary with additional benefits.
• Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary.
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half.
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service, plus 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 assistance programs, health cash plan, dental, 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 control over your pay, savings, and financial coaching.

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

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.