Motor Mechanic

Northgate plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Greater London is seeking a Vehicle Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate is a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years of experience or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician. This role comes with an excellent salary and benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Fantastic bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Regular enhanced overtime

24 days annual leave, increasing with service

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance

Pension & share scheme

Retailer discounts and cashback deals

Qualifications

• Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic.
• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and legally compliant for customers.
• Work in a workshop environment with a fleet of vehicles.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

3 years experience as a technician/mechanic

Level 3 Technician / Mechanic

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

As a Vehicle Technician you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for our customers to hire.

Qualifications

If you are a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

About the Company

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists covering the UK, Ireland and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, offering a good variety of vehicles to work on. We're also part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

Benefits

An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Fantastic bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary, not time saved)
• Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Free life assurance (2x your salary)
• Well‑being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes
• Pension & save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
• Stream App for all our colleagues - a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid but it also lets you put money aside each month and, in addition, you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!