Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet, ensuring safety and compliance. Join a dynamic team with excellent training and benefits, including a bonus scheme and flexible leave options.

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 Health Cash Plan

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes for colleagues

Pension & Save-as-you-Earn schemes

Benefits App with retailer discounts

Wagestream App for financial control

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a technician.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are safe and legally compliant for hire.
• Conduct maintenance and repair tasks.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Hybrid & EV Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Technician

Job description

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Reference: APR20256992

Expiry date: 2025-05-26 09:23:00.000

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 covering the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own 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, situated next to the M8 motorway and one of the largest outdoor shopping centres. This state-of-the-art facility features 9 ramps for efficiency. We also house Auxillis, making it a fully integrated branch for vehicle hire and accident management needs.

Experience the best in vehicle hire and service at Northgate Vehicle Hire, where size, convenience, and comprehensive care come together!

About you:
As a Vehicle Technician, you are responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for hire. If you are Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years of experience or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

About our training:
We have an internal IMI accredited training department 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 be conducted to develop a personalized training program to enhance your skills.

About your benefits:
Our excellent basic salary is complemented by numerous 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 extra days annually, along with public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes for colleagues
• Pension & Save-as-you-Earn schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for financial control, including early pay access, savings, and discounts

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. 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.