What we do

Northgate has grown to become the UK's largest B2B light commercial vehicle rental provider.
Our mission is to give businesses the reliable vans they need with minimum fuss. This is backed up by a high-quality maintenance programme and 24/7 breakdown cover on all our vehicles, as well as our investment in our own state of the art workshops.
With over 1000 colleagues nationwide, each supported by a personalised development plan, ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package we are a great choice as the next step in your career!
Be part of the future of vehicle rental ... apply today!

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Company Car/Allowance, Excellent Bonus and Benefits Scheme Are you committed to your own development and want to take the next step on your career journey in an exciting industry that is facing significant technological and customer change? Are you an outstanding leader, wanting to work in an environment that keeps you at the forefront of evolving customer solutions? Are you focused on the ongoing development of your team, providing the opportunities for your team to learn and develop themselves further? And have you got a proven track record of providing, with your team, best in class customer service and delivery of performance to the required levels through your strong relationship, organisational and strategic capabilities? If the answer to these questions is YES, then we have an exciting and ambitious opportunity for you! We are looking for a talented individual to join the UK’s leading rental provider and accident management business, bringing to life, the Northgate Vehicle Hire experience for colleagues and customers at our busy Coventry Branch. As Branch Manager, you will focus on supporting our customers to keep their business on the road ensuring they can deliver on their business promises – heading a team that gives an exceptional customer experience whilst working to the highest technical and quality standards.&nbsp; Accountable for all aspects of the performance across the branch including rental activity, workshop performance and customer relationships, we are looking to you to develop a focused team that maximises revenue opportunities, drives innovation and improvement to minimise vehicle downtime and, above all, delivers on our service commitment to customers through the development of the team. About you Firstly, you are a proven people manager with a solid management background in fast-paced customer orientated environments You know how to build and manage a team to deliver exceptional solutions to your customers. You have a common sense, commercially minded business approach&nbsp; You know what makes a great workplace and how to maximise efficiencies and identify opportunities to produce outstanding results. You get involved in every part of your business&nbsp; You take pride in understanding exactly what makes your business tick and lead by example, setting high standards. You are a natural coach and love to take time to support the development of your team,&nbsp; Nothing gives you more job satisfaction than seeing a member of team develop their skills and confidence. You have a passion for customer service&nbsp; You understand what is important to your customers and suppliers. As Branch Manager, we offer: A competitive starting salary with an additional 20% OTE bonus.&nbsp; A company car scheme or car allowance&nbsp; A clear career development pathway and our commitment to supporting your professional development through in-house and industry-recognised training . A forward-thinking, customer-focused environment equipped with the latest technology where a zero-tolerance safety culture is our priority. The opportunity to work with and service world-renowned automotive brands including Ford, Mercedes, Vauxhall &amp; Peugeot. 24 days annual leave ( bank holidays) and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday free life assurance well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan &amp; Travel Insurance) exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes pension &amp; save-as-you-earn share scheme Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&amp;Q &amp; Wickes to name just a few) We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a&nbsp;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 ! 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career. We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. Keep your career moving, smarter.

Branch Manager

Salary: 13,832 pa bonus&nbsp; Weekly Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Tues 1pm - 5.30pm, Wed 1.00pm - 5.30pm, Thurs 12 noon - 5.30pm &amp; Fri 8am - 5.30pm) As the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, we make a commitment to keep our customers mobile, that’s what we do. As a Workshop Administrator, you are the vital link between your customers and our workshop, bringing to life the Northgate experience, ensuring their vehicles’ visit with us runs as effortlessly as we promise. Life as a Workshop Administrator with Northgate Vehicle Hire Our workshops are busy and fast-paced, as a Workshop Administrator, you are the oil that keeps the whole workshop running smoothly. For us customer care always comes first, so confidently delivering great service with a smile is second nature.&nbsp; Where you can make a big difference is by making every second in the day count - from booking in vehicles for maintenance and repairs, liaising with your workshop team to schedule work, updating customers on progress, or ensuring the correct approvals are in place for the work carried out, you can be sure you will never be looking for something to do! Your Technicians rely on you to plan their day and keep the workshop running efficiently, so an understanding of the motor trade or car dealerships would certainly help get you off to a flying start in your new role with us. &nbsp;Our proven induction training will help of course, however, you’ll need all of your customer service know-how, planning and administration skill, and most importantly your logical, ‘can-do’ attitude to deliver the experience our customers expect from us.&nbsp; As a Workshop Administrator with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer: A great basic salary , but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) … A fantastic quarterly bonus scheme&nbsp; 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service ( bank holidays) and an extra day ’s leave to celebrate your birthday ! free life assurance (2x basic salary) well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan &amp; Travel Insurance) discounted, flexible Gym memberships exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes pension &amp; save-as-you-earn share scheme Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&amp;Q &amp; Wickes to name just a few) We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a&nbsp;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 !&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career. We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable. Keep your career moving, smarter.

Part Time Workshop Administrator

Maintenance Controller 25K- 30K depending on skills and experience with company benefits Hours: &nbsp;37.5 hrs Opening Hours:&nbsp; Monday to Friday between 7.30am-6.00pm and Saturday 8.00am-12.00pm Shift Patterns: &nbsp;Early and Late shifts on rotation Northgate Fleet Management is part of Northgate Plc with over 65k vehicles to manage and maintain. Northgate are the UK’s leading Van Hire &amp; Mobility Solution Provider and Fleet Management is an integral part of the offering, based in our Head Office in Darlington. Our Maintenance team understand the importance of reducing repair costs and downtime to ensure drivers are back on the road as soon as possible whilst ensuring legal and policy compliance for all fleets. With an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Mechanics and a good understanding of the motor trade, your expertise will allow us to ensure the integrity of repairs, reduce vehicle downtime by timely completion and control costs. This role requires a strong technical knowledge as will involve interaction with drivers, technicians, suppliers, and customers. This is a role for someone who wishes to utilise their mechanical &amp; motor trade background experience in a fleet control environment, so could suit a fully qualified Technician who is looking to move off the tools into an office-based role. The Maintenance Controllers Part to Play Ensuring proactive management of all service maintenance and repair events. Handling contacts from customers and suppliers for updates, defects, and authorisations. Manage costs associated to Service, Maintenance &amp; Repairs through obtaining updates, escalating issues, challenging costs, and potential delays. Monitor systems &amp; verifying documentation to ensure any unplanned SMR events are captured and manage through to conclusion Identify issues and potential delays in a timely fashion and escalate them directly to the manufacturers, suppliers or management for support and advise Constant chasing up of vehicles, authorising work with set SLA’s Ensuring all associated administration is completed to a very high standard, raising invoices and order numbers Liaising with clients, manufacturers, dealers, internal workshops, and suppliers to ensure repairs are carried out in a timely, cost-effective manner. Criteria for the role of Maintenance Controller Computer literate and able to communicate effectively between team members, customers, and suppliers. Technical Knowledge – Up to level 2 NVQ/City &amp; Guild Equivalent in Motor Vehicle Mechanics with Workshop Experience Ability to understand technical work required/time frame needed to complete Very good technical knowledge gained in a Workshop environment and someone who can interact at all levels. Experience and knowledge of Fleet Compliance would also be useful. Excellent and effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Must be proactive and be able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details Ability to work as part of a team and equally un-supervised Be part of the future of vehicle rental Of course, a &nbsp;great basic salary , but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. &nbsp;Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) … 23 days annual leave ( bank holidays) and an extra day’s &nbsp;leave to celebrate your birthday free&nbsp; life assurance well-being&nbsp; services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan &amp; Travel Insurance) discounted, flexible&nbsp; Gym memberships exclusive employee &nbsp;vehicle-leasing&nbsp; schemes pension &nbsp;&amp;&nbsp; save-as-you-earn &nbsp;share scheme Our&nbsp; Benefits App &nbsp;offering unlimited access to a huge range of&nbsp; retailer discounts&nbsp; and&nbsp; cashback deals&nbsp; (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&amp;Q &amp; Wickes to name just a few) We've 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!&nbsp; If you would love to join our amazing team in Darlington, we encourage you to find out more. Apply today!

Maintenance Controller

As the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists, we make a commitment to keep our customers mobile, that's what we do. Salary: 34,500 pa OTE&nbsp; (basic 30k pa bonus) Weekly Hours: &nbsp;42.5 hours In your role, as a Vehicle Technician , we know what is important to you is helping a customer get their vehicle back on the road safely and in quick time. &nbsp;You’re a hands-on, Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Mechanic and, whether the job at hand is routine servicing and maintenance or more complex diagnostics, you will know just how to solve it. Life as a Vehicle Technician with Northgate Vehicle Hire Our branch network has developed in the last 12 months - many of our branches are now home to both our LCV and domestic hire vehicle fleets as we continue our unique journey to be the UK’s market-leader in mobility solutions. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;We’re confident that producing work of the highest technical and quality standards will be second nature to you and you can be sure we will offer you plenty of opportunities for ongoing training including manufacturer accredited schemes, in particular, developing your Hybrid &amp; Electric capability to support us in our commitment to move to a ‘green’ fleet. As a Vehicle Technician with Northgate Vehicle Hire, we offer: Of course, a great basic salary , but there’s much more available for you at Northgate Vehicle Hire than just that. &nbsp;Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) … Fantastic quarterly bonus scheme ( minimum 2,400 pa OTE) Regular overtime available (subject to business needs) 24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service ( bank holidays) and an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday free life assurance well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan &amp; Travel Insurance) discounted, flexible Gym memberships exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes pension &amp; save-as-you-earn share scheme Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&amp;Q &amp; Wickes to name just a few) We're so excited to have recently launched&nbsp; Wagestream&nbsp; for all our colleagues - a &nbsp;Financial Wellbeing &nbsp;app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you &nbsp;choose when to get paid&nbsp; it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get&nbsp; discounts&nbsp; on your shopping, check what&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a &nbsp;financial coach !&nbsp; Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s leading provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s best-known organisations. &nbsp;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 – 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 would love to join our amazing team in our busy branch as a Vehicle Technician - Apply today! INDNVH