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HGV Technician

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Job summary

CompanySAGA Truck and Van
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryTrades & Services
Subcategory
CountryUnited Kingdom
LocationUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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Employment typePermanent
Work hoursFull Time

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Job description

SAGA Mercedes-Benz


Job Title: Truck & Van 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.


Truck & Van Technician


Your responsibilities:


Diagnose, repair, and maintain Heavy Goods Vehicles to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Perform inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs on various truck models.
Use your technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues.
Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional service delivery.
Keep accurate records of work carried out and parts used, maintaining thorough documentation.


Qualifications:


Proven experience as an Technician with a strong track record of maintenance and repair work.
Relevant technical certifications and qualifications in HGV mechanics - NVQ level 3 or equivalent is essential for this role.
Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.


Location: Dartford


Hours: 40 hours working Monday to Friday, and alternating weekly.


Salary: £37885-£48880 depending on experience.


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:
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: £37,885.00-£48,800.00 per year


Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
On-site gym
On-site parking
Sick pay


Application question(s):
Do you have a class one Licence?
Do you have a relevant NVQ Qaulification


Work Location: In person

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