Motor Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited seeks a Vehicle Technician based in Cardiff, responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles. Ideal candidates are Level 2 or Level 3 qualified technicians with a minimum of 3 years experience. The role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including internal training for hybrid and electric vehicle repairs.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days leave, increasing to 26

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Health and well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share schemes

Discounts and cashback deals through benefits app

Wagestream app for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications required.
• Capable of working on Hybrid & EV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Undertake repairs on brake systems and electrics.

Skills

Maintenance and repair

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Brake systems

Electrics

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technicians

Level 3 Qualified Technicians

Job description

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Reference: JUN20251136

Expiry date: 2025-06-19 17:30:00.000

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive

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

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

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists with branches in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet, which includes circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars.

The Cardiff branch is located about 10 minutes from the city centre, near local ships and business parks. We are a friendly team with great morale and provide a positive working environment.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure they are safe and compliant. We are looking for Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians.

About our training:

We offer internal IMI accredited training to upskill you in areas like Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, brake systems, electrics, and more. 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%)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days leave, increasing to 26, plus options to buy or sell extra days
• Public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including assistance programs and health plans
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and share schemes
• Benefits app with discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream app for control over your pay and financial wellbeing

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, supporting well-known organizations across the UK. We are part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting customers in the UK, Ireland, and Spain.

Join us to unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, with opportunities to thrive in your career.

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.