Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental company as a Vehicle Technician in Leeds. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and enhanced overtime pay.

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)

Health Cash Plan

Pension and Save-as-you-earn schemes

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Technician.
• Qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Collaboration

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

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Reference: MAY20258984

Expiry date: 08:26, Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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 circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars.

Join our Leeds branch, where every day offers new challenges and opportunities. The environment is fast-paced, with tasks including 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. With a team of 45, we foster a supportive workplace that values collaboration and growth.

About you:
As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance. We welcome applications from Level 2 Qualified Technicians with at least 3 years of experience or fully qualified Level 3 Technicians/Mechanics.

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.

Benefits:
We offer an attractive salary plus numerous benefits, including:

• 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 buy/sell options for up to 5 days, and an extra day off for your birthday
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well-being services: Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental, Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes
• Pension and Save-as-you-earn schemes
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream App for pay control, savings, discounts, and financial coaching

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with well-known organizations. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We offer support, development opportunities, and long-term security to help you thrive in your career.

We are: agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.