Motor Mechanic

Motor Mechanic

Reference: FEB

Expiry date: 14:26, Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Location:

Penrith

42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.

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.

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 / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Our benefits include a superb range of exclusive, colleague-only benefits and discounts. An excellent basic salary and more at Northgate Vehicle Hire. 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, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Also you’ll have 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 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. It lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on shopping, check eligible benefits and connect with a financial coach.

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 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.