Vehicle Technician

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle rental specialist is seeking a Vehicle Technician for their Runcorn site. The role entails maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring they are safe and compliant for hire. Candidates should be a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least three years of experience, or a Level 3 Qualified Technician/Mechanic. The position offers a competitive bonus scheme, enhanced overtime, and various well-being benefits including life assurance and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

Flexible holiday options (buy/sell up to 5 extra days)

Free life assurance (2x salary)

Well-being services (Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, etc.)

Exclusive vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn scheme

Benefits app for retail discounts

Financial well-being app (Stream App)

Qualifications

• Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least three years of experience.
• Level 3 Qualified Technician or Mechanic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
• Ensure vehicles meet legal requirements for hire.

Skills

Level 2 Qualification

Level 3 Qualification

Vehicle Repair Skills

Job description

Reference: JAN20260603

Position

Vehicle Technician – Runcorn. 42.5 hours per day, day shifts only. Overtime, if required, is paid at time and a half.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for customers who hire them.

Qualifications

Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least three years employment as a technician or mechanic, or Level 3 Qualified Technician / Mechanic.

Training & Development

Internal IMI accredited training department offers upskilling in hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more. Level 2 technicians can take a training needs analysis to build a personalised training programme.

Benefits

• 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 flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Public holidays included 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
• Benefits app offers unlimited access to retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, B&Q, Wickes, etc.)
• Stream App – a financial wellbeing app giving you control over pay, allowing you to choose when to receive payments, save money each month, get discounts on shopping and connect with a financial coach

About the Company

Northgate Vehicle Hire is the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialist, operating roughly 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Our Runcorn site supports a team of 5 technicians as part of a 41‑person operation, with branches covering 60 locations nationwide and a fleet of 1,700 vehicles.

We are part of ZIGUP, a leader in integrated mobility solutions, and were awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025 for supporting social mobility.

EEO Statement

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, 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, please let us know. We are here to support you.

Commitment

We are agile, experts, imaginative, and reliable.