Commercial Vehicle Technician (Split Shift) Tonbridge Service & Support

Hgvtraders; Tonbridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join SAGA Truck and Van as a Commercial Vehicle Technician, where you will leverage your HGV expertise in a modern workshop environment. Competitive pay up to £20 per hour with opportunities for growth, bonuses, and ongoing professional development in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension via salary sacrifice

Free staff parking

Access to healthcare cashback scheme

Qualifications

• At least three years of HGV industry experience.
• Ideally Level 3 qualified in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Computer literate, comfortable with digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, service routines, and vehicle repairs.
• Log work digitally as part of the maintenance procedure.
• Work in a team while meeting deadlines.

Skills

HGV experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Technician (Split Shift) job

SAGA Truck and Van • Tonbridge, TN9 1PP, GB

Experience: HGV experience – at least three years

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

Commercial Vehicle Technician (Split Shift)

Hours - 40 hours per week Monday – Friday on a rotating 6am to 2pm shift then 2pm to 10pm shift

Salary – Up to £20 per hour with the opportunity to work additional overtime | £2000 Signing on bonus after completion of 6 month probation, direct applicants only (Non Agency) paid in 2 installments at 6 months and 1 year.

Location – Tonbridge

We're thrilled to announce our exciting rebrand from Sparshatt Truck and Van to SAGA Truck and Van! While our name has changed, our commitment to excellence remains the same. As a dedicated Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, we continue to deliver the highest standards of service you expect.

Come be a part of our journey and grow with us at SAGA Truck and Van!

Reporting to the Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and service routines, repairs and testing of vehicles in a professional and safe manner. You need to be a team player, able to work to deadlines and have the ability to use your own initiative.

The successful candidate must have experience working in this sector and a passion for great customer service. Main dealer or fleet experience is advantageous however main dealer training is available to the successful candidate.

If interested, we offer

• A £2,000 signing-on bonus (for direct applicants) and a performace bonus of up to £1500 per year
• Unrivalled, professional learning potential via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
• Working in a clean and modern workshop with a collaborative team
• Honing and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technology
• Being truly respected as a team player
• Joining a flagship brand with a people-focused culture

This Technician role is based in our Tonbridge workshop, 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

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 (Prorated for compressed hours)
• Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
• 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.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by management.

If you meet the qualifications above and are looking for a challenging career opportunity as an HGV Technician, we encourage you to apply.

SAGA Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour
Additional pay: Performance bonus
Schedule: 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate: Tonbridge TN9 1PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification: Driving License (preferred)

• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Additional Benefits

• Bonus Scheme

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