Commercial Vehicle Technician

Who are SAGA Truck and Van?

SAGA Truck and Van is one of the largest Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealerships in the UK. Owned by RCM, a European distributor of multiple brands including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche and Bénéteau. SAGA has sites across East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Essex and Kent, our facilities are staffed by experienced professionals who specialise in providing support to businesses of all shapes and sizes.

We provide a full suite of aftersales services to keep your commercial vehicles performing at their best. Our expert team offers: overnight servicing & MOTs, truck inspections, genuine parts & accessories, body repair and service contracts. All to minimise your downtime in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

At SAGA we follow one simple mission - to ensure our customers always receive the best possible care, wherever they are in their journeys. We understand that to achieve this, we need to attract and retain the best people. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued and respected for their contributions

SAGA Values

We put our colleagues first and promote a culture of growth, ambition and development where anything is possible and we shine a light on good work, rewarding those who live and breathe our values.

Respect - forms the foundation of our relationships-between colleagues, partners, and customers - ensuring trust and collaboration in everything we do.

Passion - fuels our commitment to excellence, inspiring us to go above and beyond in delivering outstanding service and solutions.

Performance - is at the heart of our ambition, pushing us to continuously innovate and achieve new milestones. We celebrate these values that unite us and drive us forward - together, towards a bright future.

The Role of Commercial Vehicle Technician

Responsibilities & Duties:

Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle problems while adhering to Mercedes-Benz guidelines
Servicing of vehicles to a high standard
Working on electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to use diagnostic equipment
Carry out scheduled safety inspections and report any rectifications required
Complete job cards clearly and accurately
You must be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion
Repairing and replacing parts
Checking vehicle subsystems
Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop

Qualifications

HGV experience - at least three years of industry experience specific to HGVs
Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualified, or equivalent experience
Computer literate: comfortable using smart devices to log and upload documentation

Hours - 40 hours per week Monday - Friday on a rotating 6am to 230pm shift then 130pm to 10pm shift

Salary - Up to £21.50 per hour with the opportunity to work additional overtime.

Location - Tonbridge

Our Company Benefits: When you join us you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

Performance-based bonus scheme
standout learning and development opportunities via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
£20,000 death in service benefit
Free staff parking
Access to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeing
Company Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply Health
Access to Hastee, a scheme that enables you to access a portion of your earned pay when you need it, on-demand

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £21.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Application question(s):
Do you hold a relevant level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person