Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited as a Vehicle Technician in Plymouth. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development through accredited training.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 with service

Life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Access to Benefits App

Wagestream App for financial control

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester, or Automotive Mechanic.
• Level 2 qualified or Level 3 Diagnostic Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Conduct repairs on Hybrid & EV vehicles and other systems.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Hybrid & EV Repair

Education

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Diagnostic Technician

Job description

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Reference: MAY20257677

Expiry date: 17:30, Wed, 21st May 2025

Location: Plymouth

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00-17:30, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 8:00-12:00 (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 own fleet, which includes approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, offering a diverse range of vehicles.

Plymouth is one of our medium-sized branches, serving both local and national customers. We have a friendly, inclusive team with a great atmosphere where we enjoy working together.

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 a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years of experience as a Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester, Automotive Mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Diagnostic Technician.

About our training:

We offer internal IMI accredited training to upskill you in areas such as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more. For Level 2 trained technicians, we provide a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

About your benefits:

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

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations. We are part of ZIGUP, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can thrive in your career.

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