Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental company in Grantham is seeking a Motor Vehicle Technician to perform maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe and compliant. This role offers strong potential for professional growth through in-house training opportunities in a supportive and expert-driven environment. Candidates should have at least three years of experience and a strong team spirit. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive perks such as a well-being program and regular overtime pay.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime pay

24 days of holiday increasing to 26

Life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension plan

Discount and cashback deals via Benefits App

Qualifications

• Must be a Vehicle Technician with a positive attitude and strong team spirit.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair to ensure compliance and safety.
• Willingness to undergo continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles for customer safety and legal compliance.
• Work in a supportive team environment with access to expert guidance.
• Engage in various training programs to enhance technical skills.

Skills

Team spirit

Can-do approach

Maintenance and repair skills

Education

At least three years of experience as a Vehicle Technician

Tools

IMI accredited training

Job description

Reference: JAN20261021

Expiry date: 09:31, Mon, 9th Feb 2026

Location: Grantham

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive 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.

Join Our Team as a Motor Vehicle Technician - Stability. Progression. Development.

Looking for a role where your skills are valued, your growth is guaranteed, and your future is secure?

Step into our Grantham workshop-home to an exceptionally experienced, knowledgeable, and long‑standing team, with some members proudly contributing over 26 years of dedicated service. Here, stability isn’t just offered‑it’s proven. You’ll 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. This is a place where you can grow your capabilities, expand your technical knowledge, and genuinely reach your full potential.

And the best part? You’ll 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. With access to our industry‑leading Training School, continuous professional development, and a friendly, supportive team behind you, this is your chance to thrive in one of the UK’s most diverse, modern, and forward‑thinking workshops. Ready to make your move?

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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’re a Vehicle Technician with at least three years’ experience – someone with a great attitude, a strong team spirit, and a genuine can‑Drill approach – we want 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.

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 Twist 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; /// Sorry too long please final. 라\

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 riesgo part ofiska 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.