Mechanic

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

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.

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 Croydon branch is a lively and vibrant workplace, filled with great characters who make every day enjoyable. We believe in the power of teamwork and foster an environment where everyone supports each other to succeed as one team.

Located just a 10-minute walk from McDonald's, Asda, and the tram line into London, our branch offers convenience both on and off the job. With a fuel station just a 5-minute walk away, everything you need is within easy reach.

Join our Croydon team, where a fun, collaborative atmosphere and convenient location come together to create the perfect place to work., 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.

And we're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Few other companies can match the support, development opportunities and long-term security we offer. 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 employee 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)


• We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream 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!