HGV Driver - Dartford

SAGA Truck & Van; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Simply Health

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SAGA Truck & Van is recruiting for a yard and vehicle movement role involving safe manoeuvre and positioning of HGVs and commercial vehicles across the dealership, yard and workshop. You will sign vehicles in/out, transport them to MOT and test centres, and coordinate parking to keep the site efficient.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 licence, experience driving HGVs and a customer-focused approach with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 licence; PSV desirable.
• Experience driving HGVs.
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DR10s.
• Good understanding of driving laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to use your initiative.

Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre and position HGVs and commercial vehicles around the dealership, yard and workshop.
• Carry out vehicle & trailer safety checks in line with procedures and safety rules.
• Accurately sign vehicles in and out of the dealership with up-to-date records.
• Collect and return customer vehicles, including transport to MOT centres.
• Coordinate parking, storage and movement of vehicles to maximise space and efficiency.
• Work with Service Reception, Workshop Controllers and Technicians to ensure vehicles are at the right place and time.
• Provide a professional service representing the Mercedes-Benz brand and SAGA Truck & Van to customers.
• Ensure movements are safe and considerate of colleagues and pedestrians.
• Maintain a clean, organised yard and vehicle storage areas.
• Follow all health, safety, vehicle handling and site operation policies.

Skills

HGV Licence

HGV Experience

Driving Regulations

Communication

Organisation

Customer Focus

Initiative

Job description

Job Description

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.

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, control and coordination of commercial vehicles across the Mercedes-Benz, SAGA Truck & Van dealership. You will play a key part in keeping the workshop and yard operating smoothly, ensuring vehicles are correctly positioned, checked in and out, and available when required. The role also involves regular customer contact, so a professional and helpful approach is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Safely manoeuvre and position HGVs and commercial vehicles around the dealership, yard and workshop, particularly during busy periods.
• Carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Accurately sign vehicles in and out of the dealership, maintaining clear and up-to-date records.
• Collect and return customer vehicles, including transporting vehicles to and from MOT and other authorised test centres.
• Coordinate the parking, storage and movement of vehicles across the dealership premises to maximise available space and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Work closely with Service Reception, Workshop Controllers, Technicians and other dealership departments to ensure vehicles are available at the right place and time.
• Provide a professional and courteous service when dealing with customers, representing the Mercedes-Benz brand and SAGA Truck & Van dealership to a high standard.
• Ensure all vehicle movements are carried out safely and responsibly, with due consideration for colleagues, customers, pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment across the yard and vehicle storage areas.
• Follow all dealership policies, procedures and legal requirements relating to health and safety, vehicle handling and site operations.

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)

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.

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Job Requirements

• A valid HGV Class 1 licence (PSV desirable)
• Previous experience driving HGVs
• No more than 6 points on your licence and no DR10s
• A good understanding of driving laws and regulations
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A customer‑focused approach and ability to use your initiative