Lantern Recovery Specialists PLC - South Mimms

Class 1 Vehicle Recovery Driver 12 Tonne Slide Bed EMPLOYER STATEMENT We are continuously driving our business forward, acquiring new contracts, maintain customer service levels and fostering a challenging working environment. Now? We need you to help us do the same! Having been operating for almost 60 years, we are experts in our craft, specialise in breakdown recovery and mechanical engineering, transport both commercial and non-commercial vehicles, conduct roadside repairs, and much more. With our customer base expanding quicker than ever before, we are looking for the right drivers to join our team. We prioritise the service of our customers and the satisfaction of our employees. We graciously reward our employees via a commission based earning system, the more you work the more you can earn! You will receive a basic salary with bonus entitlement, and have the opportunity to enrol in a highly secure pension scheme. There are opportunities to get involved in industry-nationwide activities such as Trucking Hell or Truck Festivals. If you have the drive (no pun intended!), commitment, flexibility and ethic, whilst also believing you have what it takes to make a difference at Lantern, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to reviewing your application. Recruitment Team JOB DESCRIPTION About us Lantern Recovery Specialists PLC is a proudly owned family business providing light on the lonely road to suit all breakdown, vehicle and plant movement, roadside assistance and Heavy Commercial needs. Our sister company, Worldwide Recovery Systems LTD build our vehicles belonging to our rapidly increasing fleet of over 150 vehicles. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a HGV 1 Transporter Driver to join our team! We are specialists (no pun intended, again) in vehicle recovery and roadside assistance; challenging, rewarding, and fostering a solution driven organisational culture where our goal is to provide excellent and efficient customer service for all in distress of a vehicle breakdown. In our business, you will experience: · Long and short runs; · Company perks, including bonuses and on-the-job-training; · Lively atmosphere; · Opportunities to deliver to film studios or drive at parades; · Networking Opportunities; · And so much more! The ideal candidate shall possess an inquisitive mind-set with a strong work ethic, tending to customers in a timely and effective manner. You should have excellent customer service skills and key knowledge of the motor and recovery industry. The candidate shall also be responsible for completing all necessary paperwork, keeping the vehicle clean, and reporting any mechanical issues to management as soon as possible. Shifts are at a length of 12 hours, and the shift pattern is six days on (this is a shift week), three days off. Timings are 06:00am – 18:00pm and 10:00am – 22:00pm (one shift week each). The Company expects successful candidates to have the willingness to travel to various parts of the UK, appropriate and relative to the scope of the role. Responsibilities: · Ensure time keeping is maintained to an exceptional level; the customer is the priority! · Attend work with an ambitious mind-set to work to the needs of the business when necessary as well as providing an excellent service to our customers. · Ensure all casualty vehicles are recovered with exceptional due care and attention. · Maintain and aspire to improve upon knowledge of different circumstances surrounding casualty vehicles. Example: Is the vehicle an automatic? Is it stuck in park? Does it require skates? · Ensure all equipment required to perform duties is immaculately maintained and taken care of. · Accurately keep record of necessary paperwork. Pay and Schedule: · Basic Salary: £39,000.00 per annum · Commission Earnings: 5% on commissionable (90%) revenue generated with Company Vehicle (approximately £8,500.00+ per annum) · £100.00 bonus payable per pay cycle, subject to meeting the correct criteria. · Six-on, three-off, 06:00am – 18:00pm and 10:00am – 22:00pm (one shift week each). If the position sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you! Lantern Recovery Specialists PLC Recruitment Team