HGV Technician (Night shift) job
Job Details
Hours: Nights
Contract: Full-Time
Experience: HGV experience – at least three years of industry experience
Department: Service & Support
Job Description
- Location: Ashford
- Hours of work: 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday working 10pm - 6am
- Salary: Up to £25 per hour | £2000 signing-on bonus after completion of 6-month probation, direct applicants only (Non Agency)
We're thrilled to announce our exciting rebrand from Sparshatt Truck and Van to SAGA Truck and Van! While our name has changed, our commitment to excellence remains the same. As a dedicated Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership, we continue to deliver the highest standards of service you expect.
Come be a part of our journey and grow with us at SAGA Truck and Van!
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 need to be a team player, able to work to deadlines and have the ability to use your own initiative.
The successful candidate must have experience working in this sector and a passion for great customer service. Main dealer or fleet experience is advantageous however main dealer training is available to the successful candidate.
If interested, we offer
- A £2,000 signing-on bonus (for direct applicants, Non Agency) and a performance bonus of up to £1500 per year
- Unrivalled, professional learning potential via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
- Working in a clean and modern workshop with a collaborative team of 20 technicians
- Honing and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technology
- Joining a flagship brand but also a family-run business with a people-focused culture
This HGV Technician role is based in our Ashford workshop, 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 for
- HGV experience – at least three years of industry experience specific to HGVs
- Ideally Level 3 in City & Guilds or IMI Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Qualified, or equivalent experience
- Computer literate: comfortable using smart devices to log and upload documentation
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 benefits
- Regular overtime opportunities, paid at time-and-a-half
- Standout learning and development opportunities via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
- In-house staff gym at Dartford Depot (free to use) or discount to a multi gym membership with Hussle
- 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays on top (Prorated for compressed hours)
- Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
- £20,000 death in service benefit
- Free staff parking
- Access to free, independent advice on finance, health, and wellbeing
- Company Healthcare Cashback Scheme, with a wellbeing programme via Simply Health
- Access 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 service delivery.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate: Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: HGV repair and maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Additional Benefits
- Company Pension
- Bonus Scheme
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