We are a fast-growing family run business that believes in the power of our people, and we are continuously looking for new talent to join our team. Our staff sit at the core of our business, which is why we are committed to empowering employees with the training, tools and a workplace that motivates individuals to work as one team with an unwavering commitment to provide excellent customer service.
Currently, we have no job vacancies. However, we are always on the hunt for new talent so please feel free to send your CV using the link below.
Location: Southampton, Swindon, Portsmouth, Poole or Exeter
Rate:Competitive depending on experience
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break
Sparks Commercials is a family run business and this year we celebrated 34th year of trading. It is an exciting time to be joining Sparks as our business continues to grow. We now have 6 Depots across the South and we continue to reinvest heavily in all our locations whilst still looking to expand the group. This gives all our employees not only job security but also many career advancement opportunities whilst remaining in the group.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Group Used Vehicle Sales Executive to join the Sparks Team. As a Used Vehicles Sales Executive, you will be a key member of our operation. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality has sales experience of used vehicles, a proven track record in the commercial vehicles sales sector who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.
This role is to sell the full portfolio of used commercial trucks and vans for the group. This includes all services, maintenance, financial products offered, workshop aftermarket, services and parts development. Flexibility to support in other Territories throughout the group will be required, whilst also liaising with customers to upsell the Aftermarket Business, where ever there is an opportunity. The majority of your time will be field based.
Main Task and Responsibilities are to sell used trucks vans and exceed the levels expected for your area. To sell the complete range of products and services. To actively prospect for new business, both with existing and new customers. To maintain relationships with existing customers. To work effectively with the CRM system. To provide accurate financially sound quotations to customers, taking into consideration all their requirements. Weekly reporting to Commercial Director. To attend regular meetings with the Group Sales Managers and Sales Team to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is achieved. Attend and support customer events as and when required. Some events maybe outside of your normal working hours, this will help to maximise potential opportunities for profitable growth within the business. Conduct and appearance is business-like at all times. Work in accordance with standards of health, safety, quality & environmental care. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by your manager.
Key Skills and Competencies would be good time management. Ability to work on your own. Use your initiative to create new business. Negotiation – ability to communicate with potential new and existing clients. To negotiate professionally in tough situations whilst maintaining good working relationships. Business acumen – a good understanding of strategies and tactics. Be aware of competitors. Work to a high standard of integrity.
Benefits:
Non-contractual Commission Scheme, Company car, Laptop, Mobile phone, corporate uniform
Full training will be given, 28 days Annual Leave including bank holidays, which increases with time served, Nest Pension scheme
Location: Portsmouth
Rate: £competitive
Shift: Evenings and Late Shift available
We have a fantastic opportunity for HGV Technician at our Portsmouth location, to join the Sparks Team as you will be a key member of our operation. The role is to carry out all aspects of service, repair and maintenance work on all commercial vehicles that are booked into the workshop. You will liaise with the Workshop Controller and Service Team to ensure the best customer service for our clients. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
The Technician will be responsible for carrying out vehicle repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures within standard times set.
Salary inclusive of shift allowance from £50,170.00 depending on experience and skill set. Based on a five-day shift, Monday to Friday 10.00pm to 6.30am inclusive of ½ hour unpaid lunchbreak. Overtime is always available but not guaranteed.
Holiday including bank holidays is 28 days per year.
Duties will include:
· Vehicle inspection
· General servicing
· Fault diagnosis
· Repair of vehicle defects
· Road test vehicles
· MOT preparation/presentation
· Breakdown/roadside assistance and call out duty
· Completion of all required paperwork accurately
The successful candidate will:
· Be a qualified HGV Technician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level Three of equivalent).
· Institute of Vehicle Recovery qualified
· Have previous relevant experience gained in a similar industry.
· Have a full driving licence, ideally include HGV Licence
If you want to work with a busy, friendly team then please get in touch.
Location: Portsmouth
Rate: £33,000 – £38,000 per annum plus KPI bonus
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 6.00 pm with ½ an hour unpaid lunch.
Sparks Commercials is a family run business and this year we celebrated our 34th year of trading. It is an exciting time to be joining Sparks as our business continues to grow. We have 6 Depots across the South and we continue to reinvest heavily in all our locations whilst still looking to expand the group. This gives all our employees not only job security but also many career advancement opportunities whilst remaining in the group.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller to support our service team at our Portsmouth location. As part of the Sparks Team, you will be a key member at the heart of our operation. This is a very hands on, exciting, busy and challenging role. Working within the team you will assist the daily operation of the workshop and its various components ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Monitor and control use of all workshop resources (staff, space and equipment) to ensure maximum impact on quality of work, efficiency and profitability. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the workshop. To be an active member of the service department team comprising workshop reception, foreman and stores to encourage high staff morale, timely customer care, workshop efficiency and productivity. Monitor, resolve and report any action as appropriate to any health and safety issues in accordance with company policy.
We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
The candidate must have:
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break. Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team. Salary range £33,000 – £38,000 per annum plus KPI Bonus.
If you want to work with a busy, friendly team then please get in touch.
Location: Swindon
Rate: Starting salary from £47,000 per annum plus shift pay.
Shift: Based on a four nights 12-hour shifts pattern which is Monday to Thursday, 7.00pm to 7.00am with half an hour unpaid lunch.
We have a fantastic opportunity for HGV Technician at our Swindon location, to join the Sparks Team as you will be a key member of our operation. The role is to carry out all aspects of service, repair and maintenance work on all commercial vehicles that are booked into the workshop. You will liaise with the Foreman, Workshop Control and Service Manager to ensure the best customer service for our clients.
This shift has proved very successful in our other Depots. Having a long weekend every weekend means staff have a great work life balance.
Holiday including bank holidays is 28 days per year.
Duties will include:
· Vehicle inspection
· General servicing
· Fault diagnosis
· Repair of vehicle defects
· Road test vehicles
· MOT preparation/presentation
· Breakdown/roadside assistance and call out duty
· Completion of all required paperwork accurately
Benefits:
· Monthly Pay
· A supportive Management Structure
· Full Systems & Process Training
· Company Pension
· Future Development Opportunities with Group.
We require:
If you want to work with a busy, friendly team then please get in touch.
Location: Swindon – VMU Depot
Rate: Salary inclusive of shift allowance from £50,170.00 depending on experience and skill set.
Shift: Monday to Friday, 10.00pm to 7.30am including ½ hour unpaid lunchbreak
We have a fantastic opportunity for HGV Technician at our VMU Depot based within Iceland Distribution Centre, Penzance Drive, Swindon, SN5 7JF, to join the Sparks Team. You will be a key member of our operation, the role is to carry out all aspects of service, repair and maintenance work on all commercial vehicles that are booked into the workshop. You will liaise with the Workshop Controller to ensure the best customer service for our client. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
Holiday including bank holidays is 28 days per year.
Duties will include:
· Vehicle inspection
· General servicing
· Fault diagnosis
· Repair of vehicle defects
· Road test vehicles
· MOT preparation/presentation
Benefits:
· Monthly Pay
· A supportive Management Structure
· Full Systems & Process Training
· Company Pension
· Future Development Opportunities with Group.
We require:
If you want to work with a busy, friendly team then please get in touch.
Location: Swindon
Rate: Salary from £30,000 per annum depending on experience and skill set. £500 per month in guaranteed commission for first 3 months. OTE – Uncapped, potential earning of excess of £50,000 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break
Sparks Commercials is a family run business and this year we celebrated 34th year of trading. It is an exciting time to be joining Sparks as our business continues to grow. We now have 6 Depots across the South and we continue to reinvest heavily in all our locations whilst still looking to expand the group. This gives all our employees not only job security but also many career advancement opportunities whilst remaining in the group.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Solutions Executive at our Swindon location to join the Sparks Team. As a Transport Solutions Executive, you will be a key member of our operation. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality has sales experience with a proven track record in the commercial vehicles sales sector who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
You must have relevant Industry / Commercial Vehicle Product knowledge, experience and good understanding of truck sales process. You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.
This role is to sell the full portfolio of new commercial trucks and vans from our office based in Swindon. This includes all services, maintenance, financial products offered, workshop aftermarket, services and parts development. The majority of your time will be field based.
Main tasks and responsibilities are to sell new and used trucks and exceed the levels expected for your area. To sell the complete range of products and services. To actively prospect for new business, both with existing and new customers. To maintain relationships with existing customers. To work effectively with the CRM system. To provide accurate financially sound quotations to customers, taking into consideration all their requirements. Weekly reporting to Group Sales Manager and Directors. Meet targets set by Group Sales Manager. To attend regular meetings with the Group Sales Managers and Sales Team to ensure maximum customer satisfaction is achieved. Attend and support customer events as and when required. Some events maybe outside of your normal working hours, this will help to maximise potential opportunities for profitable growth within the business. Conduct and appearance is business-like at all times. Work in accordance with standards of health, safety, quality & environmental care. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by your manager.
Key Skills and Competencies would be good time management. Ability to work on your own. Use your initiative to create new business. Negotiation, ability to communicate with potential new and existing clients. To negotiate professionally in tough situations whilst maintaining good working relationships. Business acumen, a good understanding of strategies and tactics. Be aware of competitors. Work to a high standard of integrity.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break.
Benefits:
Non-contractual Commission Scheme, Company car, Laptop, Mobile phone, corporate uniform
Full training will be given, 28 days Annual Leave including bank holidays, which increases with time served, Nest Pension scheme
Location: Swindon
Rate: Competitive Salary depending on experience and non-contractual KPI bonus after 3 months
Shift: Monday to Friday, 12.00noon to 10.00pm with ½ an hour unpaid lunch.
Sparks Commercials is a family run business and this year we celebrated our 34th year of trading. It is an exciting time to be joining Sparks as our business continues to grow. We have 6 Depots across the South and we continue to reinvest heavily in all our locations whilst still looking to expand the group. This gives all our employees not only job security but also many career advancement opportunities whilst remaining in the group.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller to support our service team at our Swindon location. As part of the Sparks Team, you will be a key member at the heart of our operation. This is a very hands on, exciting, busy and challenging role. Working within the team you will assist the daily operation of the workshop and its various components ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Monitor and control use of all workshop resources (staff, space and equipment) to ensure maximum impact on quality of work, efficiency and profitability. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the workshop. To be an active member of the service department team comprising workshop reception, foreman and stores to encourage high staff morale, timely customer care, workshop efficiency and productivity. Monitor, resolve and report any action as appropriate to any health and safety issues in accordance with company policy.
We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
The candidate must have:
You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 12.00noon to 10.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break. There is a requirement to work late on the last working day of the month to ensure all invoicing is complete and WIP is at correct level. Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team
If you want to work with a busy, friendly team then please get in touch.
Interested in joining our team?