Commercial Vehicle Technician Service & Support

Experience: Commercial Vehicle repair: 3 years

Department: Service & Support

Job Description

Commercial Vehicle Technician

Hours - 40 hours per week Monday – Friday on a rotating 6am to 2pm shift then 2pm to 10pm shift

Salary – Up to £20 per hour with the opportunity to work additional overtime | £2000 Signing on bonus after completion of 6 month probation, direct applicants only (Non Agency). Paid in 2 instalments at 6 months and 1 year.

Location – Tonbridge

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) and a performace 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
• Honing and developing diverse skills, working on the latest vehicles and technology
• Being truly respected as a team player
• Joining a flagship brand with a people-focused culture

This Technician role is based in our Tonbridge 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

• 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 (Prorated for compressed hours)
• 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.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by management.

If you meet the qualifications above and are looking for a challenging career opportunity as an HGV Technician, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Tonbridge TN10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience: Commercial Vehicle repair: 3 years (preferred)

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus

Additional Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Death in Service Cover

About the Company

SAGA Truck and Van Ltd are committed to continuing its policy of equality in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

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