Vehicle Technician

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

Step into our Birmingham workshops' new premises equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technology - an exciting opportunity to join us as we invest in a modern, future-ready working environment. Our Birmingham team is backed by an experienced and knowledgeable group of technicians, with long-standing team members ranging from 5 - 27 years' service. Here, stability isn't just promised - it's proven. You'll work closely with our highly skilled Workshop Manager and Workshop Controller, giving you direct access to expert insight, guidance, and mentorship. A place where you can grow your capabilities, deepen your technical knowledge, and truly reach your full potential. You'll be working on a mixture of company owned and fleet managed vehicles, with guaranteed work from our National and Regional Key Accounts - circa 800 vans. The fleet is made up of 90-95% LCVs and 5-10% cars, ensuring consistency, security and the chance to enhance your skills across a variety of vehicle types. With access to our industry leading Training School, continuous professional development, and a friendly, experienced team behind you, you'll thrive in one of the UK's most forward-thinking fleet workshops., 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.

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)
• 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• Free life assurance
• Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
• Exclusive colleague 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- 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!