HGV Technician - SAGA Truck & Van- Mercedes Benz

R.C.M; Dartford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SAGA Truck & Van in Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to diagnose, service and repair heavy goods vehicles in a busy workshop. You will work across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems to ensure safety, reliability and compliance with Mercedes-Benz standards.

Join a leading distributor with structured shifts 0600–1430 and 1330–2200, 40 hours per week, and an hourly rate of £16–£23.50 plus a £20 late-shift allowance and a bonus scheme up to £850 per

Qualifications

• Diagnose, repair and maintain Heavy Goods Vehicles to high standards.
• Inspect, diagnose and service multiple truck models.
• Maintain thorough documentation of work and parts used.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain Heavy Goods Vehicles to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Perform inspections, routine maintenance and repairs on truck models across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Keep accurate records of work carried out and parts used; ensure safe, compliant operation.

Skills

Diagnose HGVs

Mechanical repair

Electrical/electronic systems

Documentation/record-keeping

Job description

• Dartford , Kent , United Kingdom
• 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 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.

Details

• Dartford , Kent , United Kingdom

SAGA Truck & Van

Full-time, Permanent

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.