Hours of work: Alternate split shift working 6:00am to 14:00pm and 12:00 to 20:00pm Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £19 per hour depending on experience
As an HGV Technician, you thrive on problem-solving, taking pride in delivering a first-time fix working with pace and purpose. Join a flagship business, synonymous with Mercedes-Benz, offering standout benefits and career potential.
At SAGA Truck and Van, an HGV Technician is no pigeon-hole job. Without you, business grinds to a halt. From emergency services to major supermarkets, vehicles need quality repairs.
If interested, we offer
Working in a clean and modern workshop
Honing and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technology
Excellent training opportunities with the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
The opportunity to work with one of the leading brands worldwide.
SAGA Truck & Van offers huge resources for professional growth. Across electrics, engines, diagnostics, and management, you'll have access to courses and qualifications.
What we are looking for
HGV experience - at least three years of industry experience specific to HGVs
Ideally 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
The working hours for this position are formed of two shift patterns (6:00am to 14:00pm and 12:00 to 20.00pm), which rotate weekly. It's Monday to Friday, with overtime available on Saturday mornings paid at time and half.
This is a rich and varied role, inclusive of engine rebuilds, maintenance and services, and signing vehicles off as roadworthy. You also need to log your work, digitally, on the job, as you do it.
Additional benefits
Performance-based bonus scheme of up to £1,500 a year
Regular overtime opportunities, paid at time-and-a-half
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.
Interested?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
SAGA Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
Sittingbourne ME9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have your own tools? If you are a successful applicant we can help with delivering the tools to the depot.
Experience:
HGV repair: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person