Vehicle Technician

Position

Vehicle Technician – Runcorn.

Weekly hours: 42.5 per day, day shifts only. Overtime available and paid time and a half.

Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and legal compliance for hire. Work within a team of five technicians supporting a fleet of 1,700 vehicles across various brands.

Fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic required.

Internal IMI accredited training department offers upskilling in Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, tail lift, braking systems, electrics, and more.

• Bonus scheme up to 8% of salary.
• Enhanced overtime at time and a half.
• Holiday: start with 24 days, increases to 26 days with service; option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days per year.
• Life assurance (2x your salary).
• Well‑being services (colleague assistance programme, health cash plan, dental plan, travel insurance).
• Exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes.
• Pension and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Benefits app with retailer discounts and cashback deals.
• Stream app for financial wellbeing – flexible pay, discounts, and financial coaching.

Northgate Vehicle Hire is the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialist with 60 branches nationwide and part of ZIGUP. We were awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2025 and pride ourselves on a supportive, inclusive workplace.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. If adjustments are needed at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.