HGV Technician

SAGA Truck and Van

About the role

HGV TechnicianHours of work: Alternate split shift working 6:00am to 14:00pm and 12:00 to 20:00pm Monday to FridaySalary: Up to £19 per hour depending on experience | £2000 signing-on bonus after completing 6-month probation. Paid in two instalments at 6 months and 1 year.As an HGV Technician, you thrive on problem-solving, taking pride in delivering a first-time fix working with pace and purpose. Join a flagship business, synonymous with Mercedes-Benz, offering standout benefits and career potential.If interested, we offerA £2,000 signing-on bonus (for direct applicants, non agency) and a bonus of up to £1,500 per yearWorking in a clean and modern workshopHoning and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technologyExcellent training opportunities with the Mercedes Benz Technical PathwayThe opportunity to work with one of the leading brands worldwide.SAGA Truck & Van offers huge resources for professional growth. Across electrics, engines, diagnostics, and management, you’ll have access to courses and qualifications.What we are looking forHGV experience – at least three years of industry experience specific to HGVsIdeally Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualified, or equivalent experienceComputer literate: comfortable using smart devices to log and upload documentationThe working hours for this position are formed of two shift patterns (6:00am to 14:00pm and 12:00 to 20.00pm), which rotate weekly. It’s Monday to Friday, with overtime available on Saturday mornings paid at time and half.This is a rich and varied role, inclusive of engine rebuilds, maintenance and services, and signing vehicles off as roadworthy. You also need to log your work, digitally, on the job, as you do it.Additional benefitsPerformance-based bonus scheme of up to £1,500 a yearRegular overtime opportunities, paid at time-and-a-halfStandout learning and development opportunities via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays on topCompany pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme£20,000 death in service benefitFree staff parkingAccess to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeingCompany Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply HealthAccess to Hastee, a scheme that enables you to access a portion of your earned pay when you need it, on-demand.Interested?Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.SAGA Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and serviceJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £17.00-£19.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekAdditional pay:Bonus schemeSigning bonusBenefits:Cycle to work schemeFree parkingOn-site parkingReferral programmeAbility to commute/relocate: Sittingbourne ME9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s): Do you have your own tools? If you are a successful applicant we can help with delivering the tools to the depot.Experience: HGV repair: 3 years (preferred)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In person At SAGA Truck and Van, an HGV Technician is no pigeon-hole job. Without you, business grinds to a halt. From emergency services to major supermarkets, vehicles need quality repairs.

Requirements

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Death in Service Cover

Job details

Experience

3 years of industry experience specific to HGVs

Education

Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualified

Hours

Shifts