Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

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

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Motor Vehicle Technician in Birmingham! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, including vans and cars, while benefiting from a supportive training environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic setting. With a focus on employee well-being and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the automotive industry. Become part of a forward-thinking company that values its employees and provides unmatched support.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Travel Insurance

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension scheme

Benefits App with discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician or Mechanic required.
• Experience with Hybrid & EV vehicle repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of vehicles in our fleet.
• Participate in ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.

Skills

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Braking systems

Electrics

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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Reference: APR20256785

Expiry date: 12:31, Wed, 7th May 2025

Location: Birmingham

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, employee-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. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland, and Spain, with workshops maintaining and repairing our own fleet. We operate approximately 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars across the UK, offering a variety of vehicles to work on.

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

We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can 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.

About your benefits:

• Excellent basic salary, complemented by a range of benefits including a bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half
• 24 days annual leave, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services including Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, and Travel Insurance
• Exclusive colleague vehicle-leasing schemes
• Pension and Save-as-you-Earn share scheme
• Access to our Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Curry's, B&Q, Wickes)
• Wagestream for financial control over your pay, savings, discounts, and access to financial coaching

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is the UK’s leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with well-known organizations and supporting the industry’s forefront.

As part of ZIGUP, a provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, we offer unmatched support, development opportunities, and security. Join us to unlock your potential in a dynamic, industry-leading environment surrounded by inspiring professionals.

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