Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic Leicester branch. This role focuses on maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship. The company values fresh perspectives and offers extensive training, including hybrid and electric vehicle repair. With competitive salaries, attractive bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for qualified technicians looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme up to 8%

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days holiday, increasing to 26

Free life assurance

Health and dental plans

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Wagestream app access

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Technician/Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Conduct general maintenance and diagnostics on cars and LCVs.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostics

Servicing

Hybrid & EV Repair

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 potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

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Reference: MAY20258470

Expiry date: 2025-06-06 16:42:00.000

Location: Leicester

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:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will work on a mix of cars and LCVs, with a focus on LCVs, conducting general maintenance, diagnostics, and servicing. We value quality of work over speed and efficiency.

Our Leicester branch is undergoing exciting changes with new management. We seek a Vehicle Technician who can help advance our team with fresh perspectives and strong technical knowledge.

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists, operating across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, maintaining a fleet of approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

About you:

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing 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, including hybrid & EV vehicle repair, electrics, and more. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• Starting with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26, 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
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback deals via our Benefits App
• Wagestream app for control over your pay, 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 across the UK. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers in the UK, Ireland, and Spain, offering support, development, and security to our employees.

We are:

agile, experts, imaginative, reliable.