Category: Latest Driving Jobs

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To drive the Home’s vehicle(s) when required for residents’ outings; to collect and deliver people or goods and; take responsibility for ensuring that all maintenance checks,- necessary records and routine vehicle checks relating to the vehicle(s) are kept up to date.
• When not required for driving duties, to work within the wellbeing team implementing a varied programme of individualised and group activities and outings appropriate to residents’ needs, requests and abilities.
• To ensure whilst carrying out the role, that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choices are met. To maintain a person-centred atmosphere within the home through caring communication and considerate behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To drive the Home’s vehicles for the purpose of residents’ outings.

2. To use the Homes’ vehicles for the delivery and collection of residents, staff and good as required and under the direction of the Deputy Manager.

3. To ensure safe operation of all aspects of the vehicles including but not limited to safe boarding/alighting, securing of wheelchairs etc in accordance with health & safety legislation and moving & handling procedures.

4. To support the Wellbeing Coordinators in the running of trips.

5. To plan journeys including advanced access/parking arrangements.

6. To ensure vehicles are appropriately cleaned/maintained/roadworthy, fueled and has relevant tax and insurance in place.

7. When not driving to work in support of the Wellbeing Coordinators.

8. To undertake such other duties as may be required and which are consistent with the nature of this post.

Person Specification

Essential behaviours / characteristics:

• Good verbal English language communication skills
• Flexible and punctual including willingness to work weekends / evenings to facilitate trips (subject to prior planning and agreement)
• Physically fit enough to carry out all tasks which may include manual handling (such as porterage)

Essential experience:

• Clean driving licence and willingness to obtain the MIDAS qualification (if not already held)

Desirable experience:

• An understanding of the needs of older people and the concept of ‘person centred’ approach.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000

The post holder will provide a Portering and Transport service to the wards and departments of the Royal Alexandra Hospital and to other Greater Glasgow & Clyde sites and locations.

The post holder will report to the Support Services Manager through the Portering Transport Supervisors and the Assistant Portering & Transport Manager.

The post holder will work within clearly defined protocols, procedures and schedules, adhering to all Board policies e.g. Health & Safety, Control of Infection and Confidentiality.

After initial induction and training, the post holder will work under the Portering & Transport Supervisors, who will also provide guidance and support. The post holder will have a Personal Development Plan.

Informal contact: James Magee, Portering Services Manager, 0141 314 6794, James.magee@ggc.scot.hs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Salary = £66,343.68 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness
• Ensuring trailers temperatures are set correctly
• Adhere to all traffic laws and road safety regulations
• Ensure compliance with Tachograph and Road Transport Directive Legislation
• Deliver products to Sainsbury stores and supplier collections in a timely and professional manner throughout the Southeast region including London.
• Work as trained and in line with Risk Assessments during your duties
• Ensuring the internal and external cleanliness of the vehicle is maintained at all times
• Report any incidents, delays, or vehicle defects promptly
• Report any health and safety concerns or near-miss incidents
• Attending any relevant training as required to ensure you remain fully equipped to perform your role effectively and to assist in the development of continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the team:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving license with no more than 6 penalty points
• Must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC Card)
• Must hold a digital tachograph card
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to maintaining exemplary health and safety standards that protect yourself and others
• Strong interpersonal skills to represent Wincanton and Sainsbury’s professionally at every store location
• Proficiency in digital tachograph operation
• Knowledge of Southeast England Road networks

Our Culture & Benefits:

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

• Annual CPC training
• First Aid, Health and Safety & Mental Health Training available
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform / PPE
• Retail discounts
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing and benefits Portal

Job description

Croydon Parts Plus are looking for a Parts Delivery Driver to come and join our fantastic team! This is a full time permanent role offering £28,571.40 (£12.21 per hour).

This is a full time role across 45 hours per week Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and 1 in 6 Saturdays 8am-12pm.

Our Drivers play an important customer service role within the dealership. At its simplest this role means collecting and delivering to our customers. As part of the team you will deliver brilliant care to all of our customers every day.

You will want to achieve the highest professional standard. You will be a confident individual with a full clean driving licence. You must be confident in driving manual and automatic vehicles.

As Driver you will possess a good working knowledge of local roads and will demonstrate a highly positive attitude.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us, this includes conducting a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Benefits

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:
• 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Salary:  £36,620 per annum

What is it like to be a train driver?

Becoming a train driver at SWR is the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career. You’ll sit at the front of our trains and see the world coming towards you, knowing you’re a vital part of what makes SWR great.

You’ll be taking customers to work, meetings with friends and family, to the beach, historic landmarks and major sporting and entertainment events. You’ll also be getting our customers home again safely knowing that you have played an invaluable role in bringing people together to get the most out of life. You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels to be the team everyone trusts to connect the people and places that matter.

You’ll end each day proud, knowing you are part of a fantastic team, working together with care and commitment to make every journey, every day, easy and reliable.

Who needs a 9 – 5 anyway?

Our drivers commit to a varying shift pattern over 24 hours, 7 days a week to keep our services running, so you’ll need to be disciplined, punctual, reliable and ready to go at any time of the day! As this role is safety critical, you’ll need to be able to get to your depot within a maximum of 60 minutes commute time. Drivers work an average 35 hours over 4 days a week, however, during training you will work 40.5 hours over 5 days a week.

What does it take to be a train driver?

Here at SWR we pride ourselves on the diversity and the versatility of our colleagues. You don’t need to have qualifications or prior knowledge of the rail industry to be a great driver, but you do need the dedication, drive, and interpersonal skills to be your very best self every single day.

At SWR our drivers:

• Take the initiative, coming up with well-reasoned, informed solutions to help deliver the best service for our customers
• Lead by example, carrying SWR values close to their heart and never walking past a problem.
• Work well with others, forging strong professional bonds with colleagues from all backgrounds.
• Evaluate their own behaviours, constantly seeking to succeed and improve.
• Keep themselves up to date with rule changes, operational and business updates.

What do we offer?

We provide an exceptional training programme, designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to help you become a great driver. Much of the training is delivered at our training facility in Basingstoke, but you will undertake hands on training at your local depot.

At SWR we are committed to the progression and development of all colleagues. As part of this, from day one, you’ll be working towards a Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship, which is delivered by our Operations Training team and partner training provider.

We offer a competitive salary, with Trainee drivers starting on £36,620 per annum plus applicable regional allowances. Our training duration is approximately 14 – 18 months, during which time your salary will rise in increments as you reach key milestones in your learning objectives. The salary for a fully productive driver is £76,986 per annum plus applicable allowances.

We also provide fantastic travel concessions for you and your family, a generous reward and recognition scheme, brilliant opportunities to progress within the company and much more.

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

Pay: £12–£16 per hour

Job description

An alternative to traditional driving jobs in Portsmouth.

If you’re looking for driver jobs in Portsmouth, instead be your own boss and give Uber a try. Earn while driving when you want, on the platform with one of the largest networks of active riders.

Driving with Uber in Portsmouth offers a flexible earning opportunity. It’s a great alternative to traditional full-time driver jobs, part-time driver jobs, or other part-time gigs, temp jobs, or seasonal employment. Or maybe you’re already a driver and want to supplement your income by becoming a driver using the Uber platform. Drivers using Uber come from all backgrounds and industries, setting their own schedule to make life work for them.

Uber offers an alternative to traditional driver jobs in major cities in the United Kingdom, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow—plus hundreds of other cities of all sizes across the country.

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: How do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities

You must meet certain requirements to drive with Uber depending on where you choose to drive. Uber is available in more than 15,000 cities worldwide. We welcome drivers from the driving industry, such as bus, truck, taxi, limo, catering, and commercial drivers. It’s easy to get started.

Salary: £12 – £16/hour

Job description

Our client close to Heathrow is looking for a Luton Van Driver

Monday to Friday, various start times as the work dictates.

Some weekend work available

Skills Required:
Full UK Driving licence with no more than 6 points
Proficiency in driving Luton Tail Lift vehicles
Basic DIY skills preferred
Physically capable of handling delivery tasks
Punctual and reliable
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

To comply with Drivers Negligence insurance, the successful applicant will need to be 25years or older, have at least 180 days driving experience in this class of vehicle in the last 2 years

Job Description:

Delivery and installation of self-checkout machines to supermarkets
Delivery and installation of parcel lockers
Delivery of medical equipment to hospitals
Office relocations
General white-glove two-man deliveries
Deliveries for the film industry

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Job description

Major Recruitment is currently looking for Class 1 drivers in Tipton
• Monday-Friday
• General Trunking and haulage
• Deliveries and collections
• Day shifts
• weekly pay
• holiday pay on top
• Must have held Class 1 licence over 12 months
• Must have valid CPC and tachograph
• Must have previous experience in Class 1