Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled Motor Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 Qualified Technician with a minimum of 3 years' experience. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime pay (time and a half)

24 to 26 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance (2x your salary)

Well-being services (Colleague Assistance Programme)

Pension scheme and vehicle-leasing options

Benefits App with retailer discounts

Financial Wellbeing app for pay control

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance.
• Work effectively within a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Job description

Motor Mechanic

Reference: DEC20258547

Expiry date: 09:06, Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Location: Portsmouth

Benefits

A superb range of exclusive, employee 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.

Our Portsmouth branch has recently undergone many exciting changes, bringing a wave of new faces to our dynamic team. As a very busy branch, we thrive on energy and teamwork, ensuring that every member feels welcomed and valued.

Located just a short walk from a bustling retail park, we’re surrounded by a diverse range of shops and eateries, making it easy to grab a bite or run errands during breaks. With excellent links to the M27 and A3, and the train station just a 15-minute walk away, our location is as convenient as it is vibrant.

Join us in Portsmouth, where a fresh, energetic team and a prime location make for a fantastic place to work.

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.

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 . 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.

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