Vehicle Conversion Technician

SIXT UK; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

22 days annual leave

Training & development

Exclusive staff benefits

Wellbeing & life assurance

Family & employee assistance

Job summary

SIXT Newcastle Depot is seeking a Van & Truck Conversion Technician to install and modify vehicles to customer specifications. You will build shelving, install electrical fittings, and fit tow bars while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Join a driven team with opportunities for training, competitive pay and a pension scheme; a 22‑day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, and exclusive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and safe working practices.
• Ability to think on your feet and stay motivated under pressure.
• Deliver high-quality customer service with each vehicle.
• Represent SIXT professionally in all customer interactions.
• Flexible team player with punctuality.
• Hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and install shelving, racking, and storage systems
• Remove and refit external and internal parts
• Fit auto-electrical equipment
• Fit and wire tow bars
• Carry out modifications to vans and trucks
• Maintain good housekeeping of the work area
• Make safe use of power tools and equipment where required
• Carry out other associated works as required
• Plylining all Commercial Vehicles
• Fit Security Locks
• Observe all relevant Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative & resilience

Customer service

Brand ambassador

Team spirit

Driving licence

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We currently have a great new opportunity for a Sixt Van & Truck Conversion Technician to join our friendly but driven team at our Newcastle Depot. Our Vehicle Hire Division hires a range of light commercial vehicles and trucks to companies ranging from blue chip corporations and public sector organisations to medium sized enterprises. The Van & Truck Conversion Technician will join us to carry out all vehicle modifications effectively and efficiently, and in line with our customers' specifications.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• Build and install shelving, racking, and storage systems
• Remove and refit external and internal parts
• Fit auto-electrical equipment
• Fit and wire tow bars
• Carry out modifications to vans and trucks
• Maintain good housekeeping of the work area
• Make safe use of power tools and equipment where required
• Carry out other associated works as required
• Plylining all Commercial Vehicles
• Fit Security Locks
• Observe all relevant Health & Safety procedures

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

ATTENTION TO DETAIL You bring excellent attention to detail and follow safe working practices at all times

INITIATIVE & RESILIENCE You use your own initiative, think on your feet, and stay driven and self-motivated under pressure

CUSTOMER SERVICE You deliver excellent customer service and a strong commitment to quality and safety with every vehicle

BRAND AMBASSADOR You represent the Company as a trusted ambassador in every customer interaction

TEAM SPIRIT You're a flexible team player with excellent punctuality

DRIVING LICENCE You hold a valid driver's licence

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Previous experience within joinery or carpentry would be beneficial, though not essential

WHAT WE OFFER

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & FINANCIAL SECURITY:Receive an attractive annual salary and a performance-based bonus. Secure your future with enrolment in SIXT's pension scheme
• GENEROUS TIME OFF:Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:Benefit from paid training sessions and a variety of development opportunities to grow your career
• EXCLUSIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Access special terms for SIXT car hire and extend perks to friends and family with our staff rental scheme
• WELLBEING SUPPORT & LIFE ASSURANCE:Stay healthy with the Yulife wellbeing app and enjoy peace of mind with in-service life assurance
• FAMILY & EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE:Benefit from family-friendly policies and receive support through our Employee Assistance Programme

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ABOUT US:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight.