Motor Mechanic

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist in the UK seeks a Vehicle Technician for its Snodland location. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards. Applicants should have at least a Level 2 qualification with 3 years' experience. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including a bonus scheme, flexible holidays, and personal development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days holiday increasing with service

Life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and savings schemes

Discounts via Benefits App

Financial wellbeing through Wagestream App

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic.
• Responsible for vehicle maintenance ensuring safety and compliance.
• Training opportunities for up-skilling in Hybrid & EV repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety for customers.
• Participate in internal training for skill enhancement.
• Handle mechanical tasks within the workshop.

Skills

Level 2 Qualified Technician

Experience in maintenance and repair

Knowledge of Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Education

Level 2 or 3 Technician/Mechanic qualification

Job description

Reference: DEC20259661

Expiry date: 11:21, Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Location: Snodland

Benefits: Range of Benefits

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day shifts only. Overtime available and paid at time and half.

About us: We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, and our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. We operate circa 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars across the UK, giving 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 customers to hire. We are looking for a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic, or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic.

About our training: We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can up‑skill you on 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 programme 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, B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
• Wagestream 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 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 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.