Vehicle Technician

Northgate plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Birmingham is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic, eager to expand their skills in Hybrid and EV repairs. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a bonus scheme and various colleague discounts, and opportunities for career growth within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Paid overtime at time and a half

24 days annual leave, rising to 26

Free life assurance

Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme

Discounts via Benefits App

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic.
• Experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles within the fleet.
• Work on Hybrid & EV vehicle systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Braking systems

Electrics

Job description

Vehicle Technician

Reference: JUL20256914

Expiry date: 2025-08-28 09:58:00.000

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £42,660 Per Annum

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

Accelerate Your Career: Join us as a Motor Vehicle Technician at Northgate Vehicle Hire in Birmingham!

We are one of the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists. 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.

If you are a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Salary: £42,660 pa OTE (basic £36,720k pa + £2,400 pa bonus OTE + Overtime)

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

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.

Keep your career moving, smarter.

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Accelerate Your Career: Join us as a Motor Vehicle Technician at Northgate Vehicle Hire in Birmingham! We are one of the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists. 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. If you are a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you. 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., 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.

Salary: £42,660 pa OTE (basic £36,720k pa + £2,400 pa bonus OTE + Overtime) Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half. 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!