Motor Mechanic

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

Job summary

Join Northgate Vehicle Hire as a Motor Mechanic in Portsmouth and play a vital role in maintaining a diverse fleet of over 68,000 vehicles. With ongoing training opportunities and a range of exclusive employee benefits, this role offers a chance to thrive in a leading vehicle rental specialist where your skills can develop and be recognized.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime at time and a half

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Retailer discounts and cashback deals

Financial Wellbeing app 'Wagestream'

Personalised training plans

Qualifications

• Solid technical foundation and drive to develop.
• Passion for quality workmanship.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and road-ready.
• Collaborate in a team environment.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair

Diagnostics

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years’ workshop experience

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Motor Mechanic

Reference: MAY20250558

Expiry date: 19:24, Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Location: Portsmouth

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, employee only benefits and discounts

Join the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists and drive your career forward!

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.

About the role:

At Northgate Vehicle Hire, we don’t just rent vehicles-we keep Britain moving. Our Portsmouth branch is busier than ever, and we’re on the lookout for a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician to join our energetic, growing team.

As a Vehicle Technician, you'll be maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles-everything from nimble city cars to large commercial vans. With over 68,000 vehicles in our fleet across the UK, no two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers can hire with confidence, knowing their vehicle is safe, reliable, and road-ready.

Why join Northgate in Portsmouth?

• Fresh new team: Our branch has recently undergone exciting changes, welcoming new talent and fresh energy. Be part of a team where collaboration and support are at the heart of everything we do.
• Great location: Just a short walk from a lively retail park with shops, cafés, and restaurants. Easily accessible via the M27, A3, and just 15 minutes on foot from the train station.
• Workshop variety: Work on a range of vehicle makes and models, with regular servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to keep things interesting.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and a drive to develop further. You’ll ideally have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  OR
• A Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years’ workshop experience
• A passion for quality workmanship and getting vehicles back on the road quickly and safely
• A full UK Driving Licence

Ongoing training and development:

At Northgate, your growth matters. Our IMI-accredited internal training centre is here to support your career progression:

• Personalised training plans based on your experience and aspirations
• Upskilling in Hybrid & EV repair, tail lifts, braking systems, diagnostics, electrics, and more
• Tailored support to help Level 2 technicians advance to Level 3

About your 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)
• 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague 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)
• We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream 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 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!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

And we’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Few other companies can match the support, development opportunities and long-term security we offer. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

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