Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist is seeking a fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic in Inverness. The role offers an excellent basic salary, a fantastic bonus scheme, and numerous benefits including enhanced overtime pay, annual leave, and well-being services. Successful candidates will work with a diverse fleet of vehicles and receive opportunities for upskilling in hybrid and EV vehicle repairs. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and values cooperation and innovation.

Benefits

Fantastic bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime pay at time and a half

24 days annual leave rising with service

Life assurance

Well-being services including health plans

Exclusive vehicle leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Benefits App for discounts and cashback deals

Financial Wellbeing app with pay control

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic.
• Experience in vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Ability to upskill in hybrid and EV technologies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of vehicles in the fleet.
• Upskill in different vehicle systems through internal training.
• Ensure work is completed to high standards.

Skills

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid and EV vehicle repair

Braking systems

Electrics

Education

Relevant automotive qualifications

Job description

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Reference: DEC20259873

Expiry date: 10:12, Mon, 19th Jan 2026

Location: Inverness

Benefits: A superb range of exclusive benefits or discounts.

Weekly Hours:42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.

Northgate Vehicle Hire is 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.
If you are a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.
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)
• 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague 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- 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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