Weekly Hours
42.5 hours per week / day shifts only. Overtime available and 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 Reading site is a fantastic place to work with colleagues who become friends and a fluid and exciting workload. As well as supporting our other sites we have a fleet of around 260 cars and 520 vans on site.
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.
Qualifications: Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic.
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 programme for you to increase your skillset.
Benefits
* 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 the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll 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, to name just a few)
* Wagestream 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, put money aside each month, get discounts on shopping, check eligibility, and meet a financial coach.
Equal Opportunity
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.
About the Company
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’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.
Location
Reading
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
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