Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Cannock is seeking a highly qualified Vehicle Technician to service, maintain, and repair vehicles, ensuring they meet safety standards. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 or 3 qualifications in vehicle technology and will benefit from an excellent salary and a range of exclusive perks including a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and well-being services. Join a team committed to diversity and opportunity within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24-26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services including health plans

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Retailer discounts and cashback through Benefits App

Financial Wellbeing app with financial coaching

Qualifications

• You must be a fully qualified Level 2 or 3 Technician / Mechanic.
• Experience in servicing and maintaining vehicles for safety compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and legally compliant for hire.

Skills

Fully qualified Level 2 or 3 Technician / Mechanic

Service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles

Knowledge of Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Problem-solving skills

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.

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Reference: FEB20263054

Expiry date: 2026-03-03 11:03:00.000

Location: Cannock

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague only benefits and discounts

About us

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. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on. Our Cannock branch is one of our larger sites, with a fleet of 1500 vehicles, leasing to local and national key accounts and a never ending stream of work. You will join a team of 7 technicians with a total of 27 colleagues to support the branch. In close proximity of the M6, with supermarkets and eateries within a short drive.

About you

As a Vehicle Technician you are responsible for the service, maintenance and repair of our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for our customers to hire. If you are a fully qualified Level 2 or 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.

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. Of course, 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. 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.

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