Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist in Borehamwood is seeking a Vehicle Technician to perform maintenance and repairs. Candidates must hold a Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years of experience or be fully qualified Level 3 technicians. This role offers an excellent salary, overtime opportunities, and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme, life assurance, and a comprehensive pension plan. Join a supportive team in a thriving company.

Benefits

Fantastic bonus scheme

Enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Benefits App for discounts and cashback deals

Stream App for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 qualification as a technician or fully qualified Level 3 technician.
• At least 3 years of employment as a technician or mechanic is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and legally compliant for customers.

Skills

Level 2 Qualification

At least 3 years of experience

Education

Level 3 Technician / Mechanic

Job description

Overview

We are excited you have visited our Careers page. We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

Reference: JAN20262167

Expiry date: 2026-02-20 11:13:00.000

Location: Borehamwood

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

About us

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.

About you

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 are Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

Set in the peaceful countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of industrial sites, this location offers a refreshing change of pace. While there’s nothing available within walking distance, Jeremy’s service station, just a 5-10 minute drive away, features a Greggs and provides a convenient stop. The team here is tight-knit, creating a great atmosphere where everyone works well together. Over the years, the team has been on an incredible journey, transforming the site into a go-to destination for customers and other teams seeking support with training and development. Their hard work has built a strong reputation.

Training and development

About our training: We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can upskill you on such things as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics etc. For those trained to Level 2, you can take a training needs analysis so we can build a personalised training program for you to increase your skillset.

Benefits

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)
• 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. 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. It lets you choose when to get paid, lets you put money aside each month, and can connect you with a financial coach.

About Us

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.