Motor Vehicle Technician

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Reference:
JUL

Expiry date: 16:30, Mon, 13th Jul 2026

Location:

Cardiff

A superb range of exclusive, colleague only benefits and discounts.

Hours: 42.5 hours per week
- Day shifts only
- Overtime available as required, paid at time and a half.

We are the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists with branches across the UK, Ireland and Spain, maintaining and repairing our own extensive fleet in-house.

As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet to ensure every vehicle is safe, reliable and fully compliant for customer hire. Your work will directly support our customers and keep our business moving.

• A Level 2 qualified Technician with at least 3 years’ experience as a mechanic/technician.
• A fully qualified Level 3 Technician/Mechanic.

If you’re motivated, take pride in your workmanship and want to be part of a supportive, professional team, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to developing our people. Our in‑house, IMI‑accredited training department offers opportunities to upskill in areas such as:

• Hybrid & EV vehicle repair
• Tail lift maintenance
• Braking systems

If you’re Level 2 qualified, we’ll carry out a training needs analysis and create a personalised development plan to help you progress and expand your skillset.

An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that.

• Fantastic bonus scheme (Up to 8% of Salary).
• 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. Public holidays 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 offering unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, B&Q & Wickes).
• Stream App – a Financial Wellbeing app that allows you to choose when to get paid, set aside money each month, get discounts on shopping, check eligibility for benefits, and provide a financial coach.

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.