Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental company as a Vehicle Technician in Barking, where you will ensure the safety and compliance of our vehicles. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits including enhanced overtime and training programs for skill development. Become part of a vibrant team with access to exclusive colleague discounts and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service

Free life assurance

Well-being services including health and dental plans

Employee vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share schemes

Discounts through Benefits App

Financial Wellbeing app 'Wagestream'

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a technician/mechanic.
• Ability to work onHybrid & EV vehicle repair.
• Experience in braking systems and electrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Complete training programs to enhance skills in newer vehicle technologies.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair

Problem Solving

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Technician

Tools

IMI accredited training

Job description

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Reference: JUN20251106

Expiry date: 17:30, Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Location: Barking

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 this is paid at time and half.

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover 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 so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.

We are passionate about creating a fantastic atmosphere at work, where every team member feels valued and supported.

Our location in Barking is unbeatable, with all the amenities you could need right at your doorstep. From the endless options at CAFÉ X1000000 to the convenience of Uber Eats, you'll never be short of choices. Plus, with major fast food outlets and all the major supermarkets just down the road, everything you need is within easy reach.

Join us in Barking, where a great work environment and a convenient location come together to make every day better.

About you:

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

About our training:

We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can upskill you on such things as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics etc:

For those trained to Level 2, you can take a training needs analysis so we can build a personalised training program for you to increase your skillset.

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 employee 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.