HGV Technician Dayshift

SAGA Mercedes-Benz* *Job Title:* Truck & Van Technician *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. *Truck & Van Technician* *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. * Proven experience as an Technician with a strong track record of maintenance and repair work. * Relevant technical certifications and qualifications in HGV mechanics - NVQ level 3 or equivalent is essential for this role. * Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. * Hours:* 40 hours working Monday to Friday, 0600-1430 and 1330-2200 alternating weekly. *Salary: *£37885-£48880 depending on experience. *Joining SAGA Truck and Van means:* * Representing “the star,” an international luxury car brand * Benefiting from career opportunities within a fast-growing group * Discretionary bonus scheme * 24 days Annual leave plus bank holidays * Staff referral scheme * Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) *RCM:* SAGA Truck & Van is part of the French RCM group, created and led since 1999 by Ronan Chabot. Strongly attached to its region and values, RCM expanded intensively—first regionally, then across France, before expanding internationally in 2019 with the SAGA Mercedes-Benz network and adding a new activity: boating. Today, the group remains a French family business with a global outlook, distributing iconic brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Beneteau, Azimut, Galeon, and Highfield internationally (in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, England, and the Czech Republic). Passion, Performance, and Respect. In 2018, RCM was named France’s Distributor of the Year, and in 2021 won the Family Saga award at the French Automotive Distribution Grand Prix. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Free parking * On-site gym * On-site parking * Sick pay Do you have a class one Licence? *