Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in the UK is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to ensure the maintenance and repair of their fleet. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Technician with experience in servicing and repairing vehicles, including hybrid and EV systems. The role offers an excellent salary, fantastic benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave increasing with service

Life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension scheme

Retailer discounts via Benefits App

Financial Wellbeing app access

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 2 or 3 Technician/Mechanic.
• Experience with vehicle service and repair.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and hybrid technologies.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work within a team of technicians to meet service demands.
• Attend internal training to upskill on new technologies.

Skills

Level 2 or 3 Technician

Vehicle service and maintenance

Repair of electrical systems

Education

Fully qualified Technician/Mechanic

Tools

IMI accredited training

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair tools

Job description

Overview

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Reference

Reference: JAN20260600

Expiry date: 2026-02-03 15:58:00.000

Location

Location: Cannock

Benefits

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

Working hours

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. 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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