Vehicle Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Vehicle Technician
Salary: £37,400 OTE
Location: Northgate Vehicle Hire, Anchor Hope Business Park, 102 Beddington Lane, Croydon, CR0 4YX
Hours: 42.5 hours p/week – 08:00-17:30 MON - FRI / 08:00-12:00 SAT (1 in 4 p/month)
Are you a proven Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Service Technician or MOT Tester looking to join one of the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists?
Our modern workshops, equipped with the latest technology and manufacturer diagnostic tools, are busy, fast-paced places to be and, as a Vehicle Technician, you will play in important role in the success of your team, and our business.
We’re committed to supporting you to be the best you can be and will offer you excellent career progression and training opportunities, including manufacturer accredited schemes, as well as Hybrid & Electric training to support us in our commitment to move to a ‘green’ fleet.
What you need:
In addition to a great basic salary, there’s so much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire. Some of our most popular benefits include, and aren’t limited to:
- Unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)
- 23 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday!
- Well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
- Fantastic quarterly bonus scheme (minimum £2,400 pa OTE)
- Regular overtime (subject to business needs)
- Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
- Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
- Discounted, flexible Gym memberships
- Free Life Assurance
What we need:
- Previous: Mechanic, Service Technician, Vehicle Technician, or MOT Testing experience.
- Qualified to at least NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Significant vehicle diagnosis and repair experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence
We’re also part of something bigger – with over 60 Northgate Vehicle Hire branches nationwide, we’re a key part of one of the UK’s largest Automotive plc’s, Redde Northgate - few other businesses can offer you the support and long-term security as us, this is a great opportunity to progress your career!
Join our Team!
If you're a Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Service Technician or MOT Tester and would love to join our amazing team in our busy branch - Apply today!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Equipment Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Vehicle Technician roles across Northgate Vehicle Hire's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Equipment Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £37,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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