Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited seeks a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. The role requires Level 2 or 3 qualifications and offers extensive training, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme and enhanced overtime pay.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services including assistance programmes

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and Save-as-you-Earn schemes

Benefits App with retailer discounts

Wagestream App for pay control

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience required.
• Internal IMI accredited training provided.
• Experience with braking systems and electrics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety.
• Ensure legal compliance of the fleet.
• Participate in internal training programs.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Qualified Technician/Mechanic

Job description

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Reference: MAY20259486

Expiry date: 12:33, Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Location: Glasgow

Benefits: A superb range of Exclusive, Colleague only Benefits and Discounts.

Hours: 40 hrs p/w Monday to Friday - 4 day week/rota basis 7am to 5:30pm, overtime available on days off 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 fleet, which includes approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars.

Discover our flagship branch at Northgate Vehicle Hire, located next to the M8 motorway and a large shopping centre. This state-of-the-art facility features 9 ramps for efficient vehicle servicing. Auxillis operates from this location, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management services.

About you:
As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance. We welcome applications from Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians/Mechanics.

About our training:
We offer internal IMI accredited training to upskill you in areas such as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, etc. For Level 2 trained technicians, a training needs analysis will help tailor a personal development plan.

About your benefits:
We offer an attractive salary and additional benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service, plus options to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, plus public holidays and a birthday day off
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including assistance programmes and health plans
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and Save-as-you-Earn schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for pay control and financial wellbeing

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, part of the larger ZIGUP group that offers integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic industry, surrounded by inspiring leaders and opportunities for growth.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.