Vehicle Technician - with £3k Golden Hello

Northgate Vehicle Hire; Inverness; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3,000 Golden Hello

Bonus scheme up to 8%

Overtime paid at time and a half

Pension

Job summary

Northgate Vehicle Hire in Inverness is looking for a fully qualified Vehicle Technician to join our busy workshop on day shifts. The role offers a £50k OTE (£44k basic + bonus + overtime) plus a £3,000 ‘Golden Hello’. You’ll work in a clean, modern environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

We invest in training via our IMI-accredited academy, with clear progression routes into senior or specialist roles and the chance to upskill into Hybrid and EV systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified vehicle technician with Level 3 certification or equivalent.
• Experience in a busy workshop environment.
• Willingness to work day shifts and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and repairs on vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and perform rectifications.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Vehicle Technician

Equipment diagnostics

Health and safety

Education

Level 3 Technician or Mechanic

Job description

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Vehicle Technician - with £3k Golden Hello

Reference: SEP20260616

Expiry date: 2026-10-01 09:39:00.000

Location: Inverness

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive benefits or discounts.

Salary: £50k OTE (£44k basic + bonus + overtime paid at time and a half) + £3k 'Golden Hello'

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic - Day Shifts Only

42.5 hours per week | Fixed day shifts

Join Northgate in this fantastic opportunity, as a Vehicle Technician at our busy workshop in Inverness and take advantage of our exceptional £3,000 ‘Golden Hello’.

At Northgate Vehicle Hire you’ll be working in aclean, modern workshop environment with the right equipment, systems and support to do the job properly. We invest heavily in our technicians through our IMI-accredited training academy, giving you the opportunity to upskill into Hybrid & EV, electrics, braking systems, tail lifts and more.

There are clear progression routes for technicians who don’t want to stay on the tools forever, with opportunities to move into senior, specialist or off-the-tools roles as your career develops.

Northgate Vehicle Hire is one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, operating a modern in-house fleet of around 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars across the UK, Ireland and Spain. All work is carried out in our own workshops, giving you variety without the pressure of customer-facing jobs.

This role offers fixed day shift hours only, so no nights, no rotating patterns and a proper work-life balance. Overtime is available when required and is paid at time and a half, not flat rate.

There are clear progression routes for technicians who don’t want to stay on the tools forever, with opportunities to move into senior, specialist or off-the-tools roles as your career develops.

Alongside a strong basic salary and bonus, you’ll get practical benefits technicians actually use, including low-cost vehicle hire, tools and fleet-related perks.

If you’re a fully qualified Level 3 Technician or Mechanic looking for stability, progression and day-shift hours in a professional workshop, we’d love to hear from you.

About your benefits:
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)
• A £3,000 ‘Golden Hello’ scheme to welcome you to our team (*ask for further details)
• Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague 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- 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!

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.

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