Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Motor Vehicle Technician in Birmingham! This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles while benefiting from an internal training program to enhance your skills in Hybrid and EV vehicle repairs. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of exclusive benefits, including a bonus scheme and well-being services. With a commitment to your career development and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme

Benefits App with discounts

Wagestream app for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic.
• Experience in Hybrid & EV vehicle repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of vehicles in our workshops.
• Upskill on Hybrid & EV vehicle repair through internal training.

Skills

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Braking systems

Electrics

Education

IMI Accreditation

Job description

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Reference: MAY20258050

Expiry date: 12:28, Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Location: Birmingham

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

Accelerate Your Career: Become a Motor Vehicle Technician at Northgate Vehicle Hire in Birmingham!

We are one of the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists, operating circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our fleet, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

If you are a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

We have an internal IMI accredited training department to upskill you on Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more.

Weekly Hours:

42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.

Your Benefits:

• Excellent basic salary with additional perks
• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• 24 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services including Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance
• Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension & Save-as-you-earn share scheme
• Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Wagestream app for financial wellbeing and control over your pay

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with top organizations and supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Part of ZIGUP, we offer support, development, and security to help you thrive in your career.

We are agile, experts, imaginative, and reliable.