Reference: MAY20260782
Expiry date: 15:25, Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Location: Barking
Benefits: A superb range of Exclusive, Colleague only Benefits and Discounts.
Weekly Hours
42.5 hours / day shifts only. Overtime is available when required and is paid at time and half.
About us
We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain; our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate roughly 49,000 vans and 19,000 cars, giving a good variety of vehicles to work on.
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 customers to hire.
If you are Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years as a technician or 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 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 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)
* Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
* Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. You’ll also 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
* 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 our colleagues – a financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. It lets you choose when to get paid and you can put money aside each month; you can also get discounts on shopping, check benefits eligibility and connect with a financial coach.
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.
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