Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist in Croydon is looking for a Motor Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet. The ideal candidate must be a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified technician with at least 3 years of experience. Our team thrives in a dynamic work environment, offering an excellent salary and robust benefits including bonuses, enhanced overtime, and additional holidays. Join us to unlock your potential in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days with service

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services including health plans

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and savings scheme

Benefits App with discounts

Stream App for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic.
• Ability to maintain and repair vehicles safely and legally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe and compliant for hire.
• Upskill on various vehicle systems.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Experience as a technician/mechanic

Knowledge of Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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Motor Mechanic

Reference: DEC20259649

Expiry date: 11:00, Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Location: Croydon

Benefits: A superb range of Exclusive, Colleague only Benefits and Discounts.

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.

We’re proud to have a large mix of national and local customers, creating a dynamic and exciting work environment. Our site is perfectly positioned for convenience — with Asda and McDonald’s just a short walk away, a fuel station two minutes’ drive, and multiple retail parks offering everything you need within five minutes. Commuting is easy, with a tram stop only a five‑minute walk away connecting you to bus and train stations across Croydon, plus excellent links to the M25 and Gatwick Airport. What truly sets us apart is our amazing team — a great mix of experienced and new members who share a family vibe, strong team spirit, and plenty of friendly banter. We pride ourselves on a positive working atmosphere, an open‑door policy, and a motivated team ready to support you every step of the way!

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.

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.

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!

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.