Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle hire company in Grantham is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair their fleet. The role focuses on quality work with various vehicles, alongside a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience and demonstrate a strong team spirit and positive attitude. Comprehensive training programs are available, and employees benefit from bonuses and generous holiday allowances including a flexible leave policy.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime pay at time and a half

24 days holiday increasing to 26

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and share scheme

Access to retailer discounts

Financial Wellbeing app

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a vehicle technician.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs ensuring safety and compliance.
• Experience with LCVs and a variety of vehicle types.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles for safe customer use.
• Work closely with Workshop Controller and Workshop Manager.
• Participate in internal training and development programs.

Skills

Team spirit

Great attitude

Can-do approach

Mechanical skills

Job description

Motor Vehicle Technician – Grantham

Join our Grantham workshop‑home to an exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, and long‑standing team. You will work side‑by‑side with our highly skilled Workshop Controller and Workshop Manager, gaining direct access to expert insight, guidance, and mentorship whenever you need it.

Focus purely on quality technical work across our own fleet‑around 90‑95% LCVs and 5‑10% cars – giving you real variety and the chance to sharpen your skills across different vehicle types.

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.

We are looking for a candidate with at least three years’ experience, a great attitude, a strong team spirit, and a genuine can‑do approach.

Training & Development

We have an internal IMI accredited training department, offering training in Hybrid & EV repair, tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more. For those trained to Level 2, you can undergo a training needs analysis and receive a personalised training programme to increase your skill set.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
• Enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
• Start with 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days with service and flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year
• Free life assurance (2x salary)
• Well‑being services (Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes
• Pension & save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• Benefits App providing unlimited access to retailer discounts and cashback deals (Tesco, Asda, Curry’s, B&Q, Wickes, etc.)
• Stream App – a Financial Wellbeing app giving greater control over pay and access to a financial coach

Diversity & Inclusion

We are 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.