Motor Mechanic

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Reference: DEC

Expiry date: :10:00.000

Location:

Penrith

Weekly

Hours:

42.5 hours per day, day shifts only. Overtime is available as required and is paid at time and a half.

We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists with branches across the UK, Ireland and Spain. Our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet, which includes approximately 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars.

As a Vehicle Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for our customers to hire. The ideal candidate will be a Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years of employment experience as a technician/mechanic or a fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic
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We have our own internal IMI accredited training department and can upskill you on hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, electrics and more. For Level 2 trained technicians, we offer a personalised training needs analysis to build a tailored program to increase your skill set.

We offer an excellent basic salary and a range of additional benefits. Some of our most popular benefits include:

• 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 of annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. You’ll also have public holidays plus 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, B&Q & Wickes)
• Stream App for all colleagues – a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, and offers discounts, eligibility checks and financial coaching

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is 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 earned a reputation for industry leadership and for helping our customers when they need us most.

We’re part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We were awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025 for our commitment to promoting opportunity and supporting social mobility. Join an industry‑leading business and unlock your potential in a dynamic, forward‑thinking environment.

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.