Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist in Aberdeen is seeking a Vehicle Technician. The role involves ensuring vehicles are safe and compliant, requiring either Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications and at least 3 years of experience. The technician will enjoy an excellent salary, a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and other benefits. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to your growth through accredited training programs in hybrid and EV technologies.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24-26 days holiday plus birthday leave

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services (Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan)

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes

Financial Wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Level 2 Technician or Level 3 Technician.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Ability to conduct vehicle diagnostics and services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and legally compliant.
• Conduct general maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and services.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

3 years’ experience as a technician/mechanic

Level 3 Technician / Mechanic

Education

IMI accredited training

Job description

Overview

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Reference: FEB20263511

Expiry date: 09:34, Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Location: Aberdeen

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive benefits and discounts

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. Overtime is available as required and paid at time and a half.

About us

As a Vehicle Technician you will be working on a mixture of cars and LCVs, with a big emphasis on LCVs. You will conduct general maintenance, vehicle diagnostics and services. We are focused on quality of work rather than speed.

Aberdeen Northgate Vehicle Hire is part of the ZIGUP rebranding, with a new management structure focused on putting customers first. Led by our new branch and workshop manager, we offer a relaxed, state‑of‑the‑art workshop environment where quality takes priority over speed. With a focus on your growth, including advanced EV and hybrid qualifications, we’re here to support you as we drive the future of our business. We are the UKs leading vehicle rental specialists with branches in 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, offering 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’ experience as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

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 to build a personalised training program to increase your skillset.

About your benefits

An excellent basic salary, with many additional benefits. 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 retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, and B&Q & Wickes).
• Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Wellbeing app that helps with pay, savings, discounts and access to a financial coach.

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is 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 ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We were awarded a King's Award for Enterprise in 2025 for our commitment to opportunity and social mobility. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, with opportunities to thrive in your career.

We’re committed to 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.

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