Motor Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist in Cardiff as a Vehicle Technician. This exciting role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and legal standards. With a supportive team and a focus on professional development, you'll have access to IMI accredited training in advanced areas like Hybrid and EV repairs. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday options, and a range of exclusive benefits designed to enhance your well-being and financial security. This is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in your career with a forward-thinking company that values its employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday plus public holidays

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Discounts and cashback deals

Financial coaching via Wagestream App

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• IMI accredited training available for skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Perform diagnostics and resolve vehicle issues efficiently.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Qualified Technician

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Level 3 Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Repair Equipment

Job description

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Reference: MAY20257459

Expiry date: 17:30, Mon, 12th May 2025

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required, overtime is available and 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, which includes approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars. Cardiff branch is located about 10 minutes from the city centre, close to local ships and business parks. We are a friendly team with great morale and provide a supportive working environment.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance. We are looking for candidates who are 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 areas such as 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 include:

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme up to 8%
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, 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 colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme
• Access to the Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for controlling pay, savings, and accessing discounts and financial coaching

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, supporting major organizations across the UK. We are part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting customers in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer support, development opportunities, and long-term security, enabling you to thrive in your career.

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