Motor Mechanic

Reference: NOV20255704

Location: Penrith

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

Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / day shifts only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.

We are the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialist 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.

Northgate Vehicle Hire in Knowsley – where modern facilities and comprehensive care are just around the corner.

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.

An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that. Some of our most popular benefits include:

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• 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 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 and 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. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid but it also lets you put money aside each month and gives you discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you’re eligible for and connect you 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 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. Few other companies can match the support, development opportunities and long‑term security we offer. Unlock your potential in an industry‑leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.