Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle rental specialist as a Motor Vehicle Technician in Birmingham. This role offers a chance to work on a diverse fleet, with opportunities for upskilling in Hybrid and EV repairs. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and various colleague perks.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave, increasing to 26 with service

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Benefits App for discounts and cashback

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic required.
• Upskilling available in Hybrid & EV vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a fleet of vans and cars.
• Work in an internal IMI accredited training department.

Skills

Mechanic

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Education

Level 3 Technician

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. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet, which includes approximately 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars, providing 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 our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can upskill you on topics such as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more.

Weekly Hours:

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

Your Benefits:

We offer an excellent basic salary, complemented by many additional benefits, including:

• Fantastic bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half
• 24 days annual leave, increasing 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 for retailer discounts and cashback deals (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Curry's, B&Q, Wickes)
• Recently launched Wagestream, a financial wellbeing app for more 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 renowned organizations. We are known for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and supporting our customers when they need us most.

We are part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us to unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, with opportunities to thrive in your career.

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