Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Cannock is seeking a qualified Vehicle Technician to service and repair a fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should be Level 2 or 3 technicians and possess strong vehicle maintenance skills. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team committed to excellent customer service and work in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime pay at time and a half

24 to 26 days of paid leave

Life assurance (2x salary)

Health and well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn scheme

Benefits app for discounts and cashback deals

Financial Wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 2 or 3 Technician/Mechanic.
• Ability to service, maintain and repair vehicles safely.
• Must ensure vehicles are legally compliant for hire.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain vehicles to ensure safety.
• Repair vehicles for legal compliance.
• Work on a variety of vehicles in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Level 2 or 3 Technician

Vehicle maintenance

Safe vehicle repair

Job description

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Reference: DEC20250084

Expiry date: 12:05, Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Location: Cannock

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only, Mon - Fri + 1 in every 5 Saturdays 8am - 12 noon. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.

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.

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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