HGV Technician Sittingbourne Service & Support

SAGA Truck and Van • Sittingbourne, ME9, GB

Experience: 3 years of industry experience specific to HGVs

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

HGV Technician

Hours of work: Alternate split shift working 6:00am to 14:00pm and 12:00 to 20:00pm Monday to Friday

Salary: 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 offer

• A £2,000 signing-on bonus (for direct applicants, non agency) and a bonus of up to £1,500 per year
• Working in a clean and modern workshop
• Honing and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technology
• Excellent training opportunities with the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
• The 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 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

The 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 benefits

• Performance-based bonus scheme of up to £1,500 a year
• Regular overtime opportunities, paid at time-and-a-half
• Standout learning and development opportunities via the Mercedes Benz Technical Pathway
• 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Company pension (Royal London) via a salary sacrifice scheme
• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Signing bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability 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)

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Death in Service Cover

About the Company

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.

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