Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Vehicle Technician, where you'll ensure the safety and compliance of a diverse fleet. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development, including IMI accredited training in Hybrid and EV vehicle repair. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive company culture focused on your career growth. Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values agility and reliability, contributing to exceptional service across the UK, Ireland, and Spain.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Health and dental plans

Pension and share schemes

Benefits App with discounts

Wagestream App for financial control

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Ability to maintain and repair vehicles for safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Conduct training needs analysis for personalized training plans.

Skills

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Vehicle Repair

Safety Compliance

Education

IMI Accreditation

Tools

Hybrid & EV Repair Tools

Braking Systems Tools

Electrical Systems Tools

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Reference: APR20256992

Expiry date: 09:23, Mon, 26th May 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, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

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. We also house Auxillis, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management services under one roof.

Experience top-tier vehicle hire and service at Northgate Vehicle Hire—where size, convenience, and comprehensive care come together.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance for our customers. We are looking for candidates who are Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience, or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians/Mechanics.

About our training:

Our internal IMI accredited training department offers upskilling in areas such as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more. Level 2 trained technicians can undertake a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

About your benefits:

We offer an excellent basic salary along with many benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, plus public holidays and a birthday off
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including assistance programs, health and dental plans, and travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes for colleagues
• Pension and save-as-you-earn share schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for financial control over your pay, savings, discounts, and access to financial coaching

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations across the UK. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers in the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and committed to your career development and security.

We are agile, experts, imaginative, and reliable.