Vehicle Technician

Salary
: £44,760 pa OTE (basic £38,760k pa + £3,100 pa bonus OTE + Overtime)

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

About us:

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. 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.

We're proud to have a large mix of national and local customers, creating a dynamic and exciting work environment. Our site is perfectly positioned for convenience - with Asda and McDonald's just a short walk away, a fuel station two minutes' drive, and multiple retail parks offering everything you need within five minutes. Commuting is easy, with a tram stop only a five-minute walk away connecting you to bus and train stations across Croydon, plus excellent links to the M25 and Gatwick Airport. What truly sets us apart is our amazing team - a great mix of experienced and new members who share a family vibe, strong team spirit, and plenty of friendly banter. We pride ourselves on a positive working atmosphere, an open-door policy, and a motivated team ready to support you every step of the way

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 are
Level 2 Qualified Technician
with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified
Level 3 Technician
/ M
echanic
, we would love 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 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 birthda
  y
• 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 s
  hare 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
  

About Us

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.

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