Motor Mechanic

Northgate Vehicle Hire Limited
Egham
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Motor Mechanic

Reference: MAR20265513


Expiry date: 13:11, Tue, 31st Mar 2026


Location: Egham


Benefits: .


Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. As and when required overtime is available and this is paid at time and half.


About us:

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.


Our Egham branch is ideally situated just 10 minutes from the M25, with excellent transport links-only 5 minutes from Egham town centre and 10 minutes from Staines. The nearest train station is Virginia Water, just a 5-minute drive away, and a petrol station is conveniently located only 2 minutes down the road. We offer a great working environment, supported by a strong, close-knit team that feels like family. Our customer base includes major names such as Nurture, Gavin Jones, Octopus Energy, Cadent, and HS2 Railways, along with a wide range of valued local customers.


About you:

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.


About our training:

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.


About your benefits:

An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but are not limited to) …



  • 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 & 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, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
  • Stream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are 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.


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