HGV Technician (24hour Call-Out)
HGV Traders
About the role
Are you a certified Commercial Technician and looking to work at a 2-time award winning Mercedes Benz dealership? Then we have the perfect job for you!We are looking for an experienced commercial vehicle technician to join as our new 24hour Call-out Technician. 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 will also be required to execute emergency service/field repairs as required.You will be working as part of our busy Tonbridge team, located just 10 minutes away from the town centre. It’s a small and friendly team, so you will not just be a number but a valued member of the team.The role offers a competitive salary together with our excellent benefits:A competitive salary with bonus schemeRegular overtime opportunities, paid at time and a half24 days annual leave plus bank holidaysExcellent working conditionsCompany Healthcare Cashback Scheme with a wellbeing programme via Simply HealthExcellent training opportunities with the Mercedes Benz Technical PathwayThe opportunity to work with one of the leading brands worldwideFree onsite parkingTo be successful in this role, you will be a team player with experience of working in the commercial vehicle sector and have a passion for great customer service. Main dealer or fleet experience is advantageous however main dealer training is available to the right candidate.Requirements:Certified Commercial Technician, Mercedes Benz training would be desirableAbility to work to deadlinesValid driver’s license and a good driving record. (HGV license preferred; training offered to the correct candidate)Outstanding communication skillsPunctuality, flexibility and reliability are key to this roleHours of work:When not “On-Call”: 8 am – 5pm Monday to Friday.When “On-Call”: Must be available to work on a rota basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (paid at overtime rate outside of normal hours) This role also offer a retainer whilst on call:During the week – £20 per dayDuring week working for another depot – £30 per dayWeekends + Bank Holidays – £50 per dayWeekend + Bank Holidays at another depot – £75 per dayIf you feel you have the skills and the experience we are looking for and want to be part of Britain’s most successful Mercedes-Benz dealerships, please submit an application or apply via IndeedSparshatt Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery.Job SummaryLocation: TonbridgeHours of Work:Salary: up to £17.85 per hour depending on experience & a call-out bonusContract: Permanent We operate 140 franchise dealerships representing 23 manufacturer car, van, truck, and bike brands across 33 counties in England and Wales. Marshall Motor Group is backed by the Constellation Automotive Group, the UK and Europe’s largest market-leading integrated digital car marketplace. The Group operates some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry including WeBuyAnyCar, BCA and cinch, who together employ over 16,000 people across 12 countries and provide services that involve over 11 million different vehicles each year.