Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Vehicle Technician, where your skills will ensure our fleet is safe and compliant. With a focus on professional development through our IMI-accredited training, you will work in a supportive environment that values your growth. Enjoy a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a bonus scheme and generous holiday options. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a tight-knit team, fostering a great atmosphere and strong reputation in the industry. Unlock your potential in a dynamic and imaginative workplace!

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension & Save-as-you-earn schemes

Benefits App with retailer discounts

Wagestream App for financial control

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Level 2 or 3 qualified technician with a focus on safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and compliant for customer use.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Hybrid & EV Repair

Education

Level 2 Technician Qualification

Level 3 Technician Qualification

Tools

Braking Systems

Electrics

Job description

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Reference: MAY20258043

Expiry date: 12:04, Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Location: Crawley

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 own fleet, which includes circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

About you:

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

Location details:
Set in the peaceful countryside, away from industrial sites. Nearby amenities include Jeremy’s service station, a 5-10 minute drive away, with a Greggs and other facilities. The team is tight-knit, fostering a great working atmosphere and a strong reputation for support and development.

Training:
We have an internal IMI-accredited training department offering upskilling in Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, etc. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to build a personalized development plan.

Benefits:
We offer an excellent salary and numerous benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26, plus buy/sell options for up to 5 days, public holidays, and a birthday day off
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services (Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental, Travel Insurance)
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension & Save-as-you-earn schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for financial control and benefits management

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations and supporting the UK’s LCV sector. We are part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can thrive in your career.

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.