HGV Night Shift Technician

SAGA Truck & Van; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

24 days annual leave

Simply Health

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

SAGA Truck & Van is a leading Mercedes-Benz distributor with a network across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a skilled vehicle technician to diagnose, service and repair Mercedes-Benz vehicles to high standards.

You will work with modern diagnostic equipment, follow strict procedures and contribute to a supportive workshop team. Key requirements include City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Formal automotive qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) and clean UK driving licence.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail in repair work.
• Good communication, teamwork and following set procedures.
• Ability to use modern diagnostic tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair vehicle problems following Mercedes-Benz guidelines.
• Service vehicles to a high standard and carry out electrical and mechanical work.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and plan repairs.
• Complete job cards clearly and accurately and follow the repair process to completion.
• Support other technicians in the workshop as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

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

Tools

Modern diagnostic equipment

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.

Job Overview

To service and repair vehicles in a safe and economical manner employing such skills and knowledge as may be required, including the ability to diagnose fault with the minimum supervision.

To service, adjust and repair vehicles or components using the tools and equipment provided in safe and proper way, efficiently and within the allocated time and to the required standard.

Main Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle problems while adhering to Mercedes-Benz guidelines
• Servicing of vehicles to a high standard
• Working on electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment
• Carry out scheduled safety inspections and report any rectifications required
• Complete job cards clearly and accurately
• You must be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion
• Repairing and replacing parts
• Checking vehicle subsystems
• Supporting other Technicians in the Workshop
• Using and understanding Star diagnosis

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)

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.

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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
• Good communication skills
• Ability to use modern Diagnostic equipment