Motor Vehicle Technician

Position not right for you? Share it with someone you know. Reference: NOV20258012 Expiry date: 11:02, Fri, 26th Dec 2025 Location: Huddersfield Weekly Hours: 42.5 /week About us Northgate Vehicle Hire Huddersfield is one of our largest and busiest sites. With six ramps currently in place and plans to expand to seven, we’re investing in our workshop to boost efficiency and support the growth of our talented team. We’re now looking for a skilled and experienced Level 3 Qualified Vehicle Technician or Level 2 to join us. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident working on a wide range of vehicles. Key areas of expertise we’re looking for include diagnostics, electrics, clutches, and gearboxes. At Northgate, we’re proud to work on a large number of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. As part of your development, we’ll support you in achieving your IMI Level 3 qualifications in EV and Hybrid technology, along with other specialist training such as tail lift maintenance, windscreen repair, and AdBlue systems. You’ll be working exclusively on our own fleet-no upselling, no customer pressure-just quality technical work. The fleet consists of around 90‑95% Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and 5‑10% cars, giving you great variety and the chance to enhance your skills across different vehicle types. Our Huddersfield workshop is home to a highly experienced and knowledgeable team, from our technicians through to our workshop manager. You’ll have the support and mentorship you need to grow your capabilities, expand your knowledge, and reach your full potential. 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 the 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 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. We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. #J-18808-Ljbffr