Vehicle Technician

Northgate plc; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle hire company in the UK seeks a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair their fleet ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience, possess a strong team spirit, and a positive attitude. This role offers a competitive salary with bonuses, enhanced overtime options, generous holiday allowances, and a range of benefits including well-being services and exclusive vehicle leasing schemes.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime pay

24 holidays, increasing to 26 with service

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Vehicle leasing schemes

Pension scheme

Retailer discounts and cashback deals

Financial Wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience as a Vehicle Technician.
• Strong attitude and team spirit.
• Ability to maintain legal compliance of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles for safe rentals.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

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

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're a Vehicle Technician with at least three years' experience - someone with a great attitude, a strong team spirit, and a genuine can-do approach - we want to hear from you.

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. We're also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We are proud to have been awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025, recognised for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know. We're here to support you.

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)
• Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Free life assurance (2x your salary)
• Well‑being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague‑only 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)
• Stream App 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!