Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist in the UK as a Vehicle Technician, where you'll maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a supportive team, focusing on safety and compliance. Benefit from competitive pay, a bonus scheme, and extensive training opportunities, including IMI accredited courses in Hybrid and EV repairs. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and career growth, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

24 days' holiday

Life assurance

Well-being services

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Wagestream App

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Qualified in Level 2 or Level 3 vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage walk-ins and work with national accounts and fleet clients.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Braking Systems Knowledge

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 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 necessary skills to help us meet future business challenges.

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Reference: MAY20258199

Expiry date: 2025-06-05 10:38:00.000

Location: Leeds

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. Overtime is available as needed and is paid at time and a half.

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists, operating across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, with our own workshops maintaining our fleet of circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars.

Join our Leeds branch, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities. Our busy environment involves managing walk-ins, working with national accounts, councils, and fleet clients. Our branch is conveniently located near popular spots like Burger King, KFC, Co-Op, Greggs, McDonald’s, and a sandwich shop on the industrial estate. With a team of 45, you’ll be part of a supportive workplace that values collaboration and growth.

About you:

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

Training:

We offer internal IMI accredited training in areas like Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lifts, braking systems, and electrics. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan to enhance their skills.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days' holiday, increasing to 26, plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annually, public holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services including Colleague Assistance, Health Cash Plan, Dental, and Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and save-as-you-earn schemes
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback via our Benefits App
• Wagestream App for financial control over your pay and benefits

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rentals, part of the broader ZIGUP group, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer support, development, and security to help you thrive in your career.

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, and reliable.