Motor Mechanic

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

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire is seeking a Motor Mechanic in Glasgow to maintain and repair vehicles for safety and legal standards. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 qualified technician, with at least 3 years of experience, ready to engage in ongoing professional development. The role offers competitive pay, benefits like life assurance, and opportunities for specialized training in hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary with bonus scheme

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

Holiday benefits and options to buy/sell

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services including health and dental plans

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and Save-as-You-Earn schemes

Access to retailer discounts via Benefits App

Wagestream app for flexible pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of hybrid & EV vehicles is a plus.
• Ability to perform safety checks and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Performing routine service and inspection to meet safety regulations.
• Engaging in training opportunities to improve skills in vehicle technology.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

Level 2 qualification as a Vehicle Technician

Fully qualified Level 3 Technician

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, operating circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our branches include a flagship location at Northgate Vehicle Hire, featuring 9 ramps and integrated services with Auxillis, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management solutions.

About you:
As a Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance. We welcome applications from Level 2 qualified technicians with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 technicians/mechanics.

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

Benefits include:

• Competitive basic salary with 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 annually, plus public holidays and a birthday day off
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including assistance programs, health and dental plans, travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and Save-as-You-Earn schemes
• Access to retailer discounts via Benefits App
• Wagestream app for flexible pay and financial management

Join Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of ZIGUP, a leader in integrated mobility solutions, and unlock your potential in a supportive and innovative environment.