Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist in a dynamic role as a Vehicle Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and legal standards. With opportunities for personal growth through accredited training in Hybrid and EV vehicle repair, this position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and a range of exclusive benefits. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values its employees and provides a supportive environment for professional development. Unlock your potential with us and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding vehicle rental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days annual leave

Public holidays

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Health and dental plans

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension schemes

Benefits app with discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Conduct upskilling in Hybrid & EV vehicle repair.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Education

Level 2 Technician Qualification

Level 3 Technician Qualification

Job description

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals who are excellent in their field of expertise and possess all the potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

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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 across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our fleet of circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, offering a variety of vehicles for work and hire.

Discover our flagship branch at Northgate Vehicle Hire, located next to the M8 motorway and one of the largest outdoor shopping centres. This modern facility boasts 9 ramps for efficient vehicle servicing and houses Auxillis, providing comprehensive vehicle hire and accident management services under one roof.

About you:
As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance. 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 Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan to enhance their skills.

Benefits include:

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting 24 days annual leave, increasing to 26 with service, plus options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including assistance programs, health and dental plans, travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes for colleagues
• Pension and 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 trusted provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations. Part of ZIGUP, a leader in integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, we offer unmatched support, development opportunities, and security. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic, industry-leading environment surrounded by inspiring professionals.

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