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Motor Mechanic
Reference: JUL20255017
Expiry date: 2025-08-08 12:47:00.000
Location: Portsmouth
Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, employee-only benefits and discounts
Join the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists and drive your career forward!
Weekly Hours: 42.5 hours / Day Shifts Only. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.
About the role:
At Northgate Vehicle Hire, we don’t just rent vehicles — we keep Britain moving. Our Portsmouth branch is busier than ever, and we’re looking for a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician to join our energetic, growing team.
As a Vehicle Technician, you'll maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles, from city cars to large commercial vans. With over 68,000 vehicles in our fleet across the UK, no two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers can hire with confidence, knowing their vehicle is safe, reliable, and road-ready.
Why join Northgate in Portsmouth?
* Fresh team: Our branch has recently undergone exciting changes, welcoming new talent and energy. Be part of a team where collaboration and support are central.
* Great location: Close to retail parks, shops, cafés, and restaurants. Easily accessible via the M27, A3, and just 15 minutes on foot from the train station.
* Workshop variety: Work on various vehicle makes and models, with regular servicing, diagnostics, and repairs.
About you:
We’re looking for someone with a solid technical foundation and a drive to develop further. Ideally, you will have:
* A Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
OR
* A Level 2 qualification with at least 3 years’ workshop experience
* A passion for quality workmanship and vehicle safety
* A full UK Driving Licence
Ongoing training and development:
Our IMI-accredited internal training centre supports your career growth with:
* Personalised training plans
* Upskilling in Hybrid & EV repair, tail lifts, braking systems, diagnostics, electrics, and more
* Support for Level 2 technicians to advance to Level 3
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
* Bonus scheme (up to 8% of salary)
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 26, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
* Free life assurance
* Well-being services (Colleague Assistance, Health Cash Plan, Dental, Travel Insurance)
* Vehicle-leasing schemes
* Pension and savings schemes
* Retailer discounts via our Benefits App
* Financial wellbeing support through Wagestream
With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire is a leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with major organizations. Part of ZIGUP, we support customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Join us for opportunities, development, and security in a thriving industry.
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
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