Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Portsmouth seeks a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair their extensive fleet. Ideal candidates should have Level 2 or 3 qualifications and three years of experience. The role offers an energetic work environment and numerous employee benefits, including a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme (Up to 8% of Salary)

Regular Enhanced Overtime

24 Days Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays)

Life Assurance

Well-being Services

Exclusive Vehicle-Leasing Schemes

Pension Scheme

Benefits App for Retailer Discounts

Financial Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• At least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Perform general service and repairs according to company standards.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Fully Qualified Level 3 Technician

Job description

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Reference: JUN20252873

Expiry date: 11:36, Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Location: Portsmouth

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.

Our Portsmouth branch has recently undergone many exciting changes, bringing a wave of new faces to our dynamic team. As a very busy branch, we thrive on energy and teamwork, ensuring that every member feels welcomed and valued.

Located just a short walk from a bustling retail park, we’re surrounded by a diverse range of shops and eateries, making it easy to grab a bite or run errands during breaks. With excellent links to the M27 and A3, and the train station just a 15-minute walk away, our location is as convenient as it is vibrant.

Join us in Portsmouth, where a fresh, energetic team and a prime location make for a fantastic place to work.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for our customers to hire. If you are Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

About our training:

We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can upskill you on such things as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics etc:

For those trained to Level 2, you can take a training needs analysis so we can build a personalised training program for you to increase your skillset.

About your benefits:

An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but are not limited to) …

• Fantastic bonus scheme (Up to 8% of Salary) (not time saved)
• Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.
• Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
• We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.

And we’re also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Few other companies can match the support, development opportunities and long-term security we offer. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

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