Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading vehicle rental specialist in Leeds! As a Vehicle Technician, you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet, ensuring safety and compliance. With a supportive environment and opportunities for internal training, you'll enhance your skills in areas like Hybrid and EV vehicle repair. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a bonus scheme while working in a fast-paced setting where every day brings new challenges. This is your chance to thrive in a collaborative workplace with inspiring colleagues!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Overtime

Life Assurance

Health and Dental Plans

Pension Scheme

Discounts App

Wagestream App

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified technicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Manage walk-ins and work with national accounts and councils.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Repair Equipment

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 the skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

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Reference: APR20257009

Expiry date: 2025-05-26 09:51:00.000

Location: Leeds

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts.

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. 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 fleet of approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

Join our dynamic Leeds branch, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. The fast-paced environment involves managing walk-ins, working with national accounts, councils, and fleet clients, ensuring no two days are the same. Our branch is conveniently located near popular spots like Burger King, KFC, Co-Op, Greggs, McDonald's, and a sandwich shop. With a team of 45 staff, we foster a supportive and collaborative workplace.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain and repair 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 like Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, and electrics. Level 2 trained technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training program.

About your benefits:

Our compensation package includes:

• Competitive salary with a 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 programs, health and dental plans, and travel insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• 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 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 thriving industry with inspiring colleagues and leadership.

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.