HGV Night Shift Technician - Thurrock Truck

R.C.M; Uberlândia; On-site; BRL 306,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Productivity bonus

Annual leave 24 days

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health benefits

Job summary

SAGA Truck & Van is seeking aQualified Heavy Goods Vehicle technician to diagnose, service and repair HGVs to the highest standards at its Thurrock workshop. You will perform inspections, diagnostics and routine maintenance, ensuring safety, compliance with manufacturer standards, and excellent service for customers.

The role requires City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance, a full UK driving licence and strong practical skills in automotive repair, diagnostics and documentation.

Qualifications

• Formal Qualification - City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong Technical background in automotive repair and service.
• Ability to use modern Diagnostic equipment.

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; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional service delivery.
• Keep accurate records of work and parts used, maintaining thorough documentation.
• Work with colleagues to minimise downtime and ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Provide clear technical information to colleagues and customers to support decisions.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Driving licence

Problem solving

Diagnostics

Instruction following

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

• SAGA Truck & Van

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.

Job Overview

To diagnose, service, repair and maintain Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to a high standard, ensuring all vehicles are safe, reliable, compliant with legal and manufacturer requirements, and maintained in accordance with company and Mercedes-Benz standards.

The role involves carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs across mechanical, electrical and electronic vehicle systems, while working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure an efficient workshop operation and a seamless experience for our customers

Main 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

Work collaboratively with colleagues and relevant departments to support an efficient workflow, minimise vehicle downtime and ensure a seamless experience for our customers.

Provide clear and accurate technical information to colleagues and customers where required to support effective decision-making and the smooth progression of vehicle repairs.

Ensure all tools, equipment and workshop facilities are used correctly and maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.

Comply with all company policies, procedures and relevant legal requirements relating to vehicle maintenance, workshop operations and health and safety.

Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Location: Thurrock Truck

Monday to Friday 9.00pm to 6.30am

Shift allowance : £9,100 per annum

Bonus: Monthly individual Productivity Bonus of up to £850 per month (£10,200 per annum)

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

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.

#SAGATruck&Van

Job requirements

Formal Qualification - City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Full UK Driving Licence

Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong Technical background in automotive repair and service

Ability to use modern Diagnostic equipment

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Details

SAGA Truck & Van

Full-time, Permanent

RCM.

The RCM adventure began in 1999 thanks to Ronan Chabot, who opened the very first Toyota Toys Motors dealership in Vendée. Deeply attached to the region and its values, RCM expanded rapidly, first regionally, then across France, before crossing borders in 2019 and adding a new business: boating. Today, the group remains a French family company with a global outlook, distributing iconic brands like Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Beneteau, Azimut, Galeon, and Highfield internationally (in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, England, the Czech Republic, and Poland). Our values have been the same since day one: Passion, Performance, and Respect. In 2018, RCM was named France's top distributor of the year and in 2021 won the Family Saga award at the Grand Prix of Automotive Distribution.