*SAGA Mercedes-Benz*
*Job Title: *Commercial Vehicle Technician
*SAGA Truck & Van* is the leading Mercedes-Benz distributor in the United Kingdom, with a network of ten dealerships across Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and East England, employing over five hundred staff.
*The SAGA Mercedes-Benz Story:* The journey began in 1971 in western France, initially focused solely on commercial vehicles. Over the years, car and utility vehicle operations were added, and dealerships multiplied—first regionally until 2013, then nationally, before expanding internationally in 2019. In 2024, SAGA Mercedes-Benz expanded to England with the acquisition of 10 dealerships, previously owned by Sparshatt Truck and Van and Motus Truck & Van. Today, SAGA has an international presence (in France, Belgium, England, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Czech Republic) and represents 70% of the RCM group's revenue.
*Position:* Commercial Vehicle Technician
*Location:* Tonbridge
*Hours & Salary*:
*Week 1:* 1:30pm until 10:00pm
*Week 2*: 6.00am until 2:30pm
*Salary:* Up to £21.50 per hour + shift allowance on lates.
*Your responsibilities:*
* 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
*What we are looking for:*
* Proven experience as an Technician with a strong track record of maintenance and repair work.
* Relevant technical certifications and qualifications in Van/ HGV mechanics.
* Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Drivers Licence
*Joining SAGA Truck and Van means:*
* Representing "the star," an international luxury car brand
* Promoting vehicles with the latest technologies
* Benefiting from career opportunities within a fast-growing group
* Joining a family-owned group with strong values and collaborating with passionate people
* Participating in regular internal events that promote team cohesion (seminars, incentives, parties...)
* Enjoying many other benefits:
* Pay date: 25th of each month
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* 24 days Annual leave plus bank holidays
* Simply Health
* Staff referral scheme
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*RCM:* SAGA Truck & Van is part of the French RCM group, created and led since 1999 by Ronan Chabot. Strongly attached to its region and values, RCM expanded intensively—first regionally, then across France, before expanding internationally in 2019 with the SAGA Mercedes-Benz network and adding a new activity: boating. Today, the group remains a French family business with a global outlook, distributing iconic brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Beneteau, Azimut, Galeon, and Highfield internationally (in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, England, and the Czech Republic). Our values have remained the same since day one: Passion, Performance, and Respect. In 2018, RCM was named France's Distributor of the Year, and in 2021 won the Family Saga award at the French Automotive Distribution Grand Prix.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 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