Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist in a vibrant Portsmouth branch, where teamwork and energy thrive. As a Vehicle Technician, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. With opportunities for internal IMI accredited training in Hybrid & EV repairs, your career will flourish. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of exclusive employee benefits. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a dynamic team in a prime location, committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Overtime Pay

Annual Leave

Free Life Assurance

Well-being Services

Vehicle-Leasing Schemes

Pension and Savings Schemes

Retailer Discounts

Wagestream App

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified technicians are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work in a dynamic team environment to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Qualified Technician

Tools

IMI Accredited Training

Job description

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Reference: MAY20258088

Expiry date: 14:17, Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Location: Portsmouth

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, employee-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, which includes approximately 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

Our Portsmouth branch has recently undergone exciting changes, bringing new team members. As a busy branch, we thrive on energy and teamwork, ensuring every member feels welcomed and valued.

Located near a retail park, with shops and eateries, and excellent links to the M27, A3, and train station, our location is convenient and vibrant.

Join us in Portsmouth, where a dynamic team and a prime location create a great place to work.

About you:

As a Vehicle Technician, you will maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance. We are looking for 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 to upskill you in areas like Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, brakes, electrics, and more. Level 2 technicians can undergo a training needs analysis to develop a personalized training plan.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 26, plus bank holidays and a birthday leave
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services including assistance programs and health plans
• Vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and savings schemes
• Access to retailer discounts and cashback via Benefits App
• Wagestream app for pay control and financial wellbeing

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

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