Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK vehicle rental company in Inverness is seeking a fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic. The role offers an excellent salary along with various benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and 24 days of annual leave. The company is dedicated to upskilling its employees through an accredited training department. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that recognizes your potential and supports career growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

24 days annual leave, rising to 26

Free life assurance

Well-being services

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn scheme

Retailer discounts via Benefits App

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain vehicles within the fleet.
• Engage in ongoing training and upskill in new technologies.

Skills

Level 3 Technician

Mechanic

Hybrid & EV vehicle repair

Braking systems

Electrics

Education

IMI accreditation in vehicle repair

Job description

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Reference: JAN20261028

Expiry date: 09:56, Mon, 9th Feb 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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