HGV Technician - SAGA Truck & Van- Mercedes Benz

SAGA Truck & Van; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Saga Truck & Van is seeking skilled HGV technicians to diagnose, service and repair heavy goods vehicles across our Kent network. The role covers mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, with a focus on safety and compliance for Mercedes-Benz standards.

Hours are 06:00-14:30 or 13:30-22:00, Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with a £20 late-shift allowance and a bonus scheme up to £10200 annually.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, repair and maintain Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to high safety standards.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and repairs on truck models using diagnostic skills.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient workshop operations and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain thorough documentation of work and parts used.
• Adhere to health, safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain HGVs to high safety standards.
• Carry out inspections, routine maintenance and repairs on various truck models.
• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of work and parts used.
• Work with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow and customer service.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Workshop tools

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 Requirements

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.

• 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.

Our Technicians work Monday - Friday alternating between 0600-1430 & 1330-2200. / 40 hours per week.

The hourly rate for this role is £16-£23.50p/h depending on experience and a £20 shift allowance per late shift is also applied.

The bonus scheme offers up to £850pm / £10200 annual equiv.