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  • Trainee Bus Driver

    Salary: about £34,445.27 with overtime available

    Our vision is to help people lead more sustainable lives, harnessing new and greener technology, whilst protecting our people and customers. The health and wellbeing of our diverse people is a priority as we support people to be themselves at work and supporting our local communities with our charitable partnerships.

    So come and join our Rainham garage heroes.

    • Get paid to train as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs, worth around £4,000
    • Typical annualised earnings of about £34,445.27 with overtime available
    • Working different shift with different days off each week

    You’ll be one of our great team of bus drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family.

    Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach London team…

    • Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 20 days holiday, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions
    • Free travel for you and a household member on TfL bus and rail services (this is a non-contractual benefit) and outside London there is free travel for you and a companion on Stagecoach buses.
    • Guaranteed 41 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings
    • Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel
    • UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location
    • Supportive and high quality training from some of the best (and nicest!) driver trainers in the industry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our routes, our vehicles, how to offer the best customer service and more.
    • Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Driver Mentor, Regulator/Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that
    • Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our Stagecoach wide head office support functions
    • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues.
    • A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues. We are proud to advocate and partner with our corporate charity, as well as a number of community engagement projects – in addition to proudly promoting an array of health, wellbeing and family initiatives.

    The recruitment process is simple – you apply online, we’ll get you in for an interview, and that’s it!

    It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, the care industry, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are…

    • You need to be 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points (unless you have held the licence for under two years)
    • You need to want to deliver great customer service
    • You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving

    So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply above!

    Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

  • Shuttle Bus Driver

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

    About the role

    We are currently seeking a responsible and reliable Shuttle Bus Driver to operate our employee transport service between Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and Fleet. This role is essential in ensuring our team members arrive safely and punctually for their shifts, helping to support the smooth daily operation of the hotel.

    As Shuttle Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe, timely, and courteous transportation of hotel employees. You will maintain a consistent schedule, ensure the shuttle is kept clean and roadworthy, and provide a warm and professional presence for our staff at the start and end of their day.

    What you will do

    • Drive the hotel’s shuttle bus along the designated route between the hotel and Fleet.
    • Ensure punctual and safe pick-up and drop-off of employees according to the scheduled timetable.
    • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any maintenance issues.
    • Keep the vehicle clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
    • Adhere to all road safety and company transport policies.
    • Provide a friendly and professional service to all employees using the shuttle.

    What you bring

    • A full, clean UK driving licence (Category D or D1 preferred, or willingness to obtain the necessary classification).
    • Previous experience in a driving or transport role is desirable.
    • Strong sense of responsibility and reliability.
    • Good timekeeping and communication skills.
    • Flexibility to work split shifts or early/late hours as required.

    What we offer:

    • Excellent Training & Career development opportunities.
    • Hotel Service Charge.
    • Up to 20 complimentary nights at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort around the world with years of service.
    • Free meals in our staff restaurant while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea available throughout the day.
    • Shuttle bus service from the hotel between Fleet & Church Crookham.
    • Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 33 days off.
    • Bupa dental plan
    • Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential!!
    • Free uniform dry cleaning available.
    • Annual themed employee party and many social, charitable & sporting events throughout the year.
    • Access to Wagestream – salary advance benefit.
    • Employee recognition programmes.

    Work Location: In person

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Salary: £14.60 Per Hour

    Our Home Delivery Drivers are ambassadors for our business. In this role you’ll be delivering shopping to customers doors, providing exceptional levels of customer service and connecting directly with our customers as the face of Iceland.

    If you love the open road, have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, you could make a great Home Delivery Driver.

    We are looking for a real self-starter, someone who enjoys juggling a hectic workload, puts customers first and provides the best service to make a difference, despite the daily challenges you can expect on the road.

    As part of your role as a Home Delivery Driver, you will also have a part to play with the wider store operation. We will need you to lend a hand when it’s needed; so whether that’s jumping on the checkout, or packing out stock, you will need to be a team player and provide our customers with the very best service.

    In return, we offer our Home Delivery Drivers a great rate of pay, as well as many other benefits. You will be supported, and we will train you in all aspects of the operation, ensuring that you reach excellence in your role.

    To apply for our Home Delivery Driver position, you must have a current driving licence (held for at least 3 years and have no more than 6 points) and a winning way with people from all walks of life.

    Shifts can start as early as 6am and finish as late as 11pm.

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Eligibility:

    • You must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it
    • You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
    • You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a great condition
    • Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
    • Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
    • Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
    • When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed

    What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

    • Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience
    • Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
    • Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often on your own but also thrive in being part of a team
    • Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
    • Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG
  • Home Delivery Driver

    Rate: £13.95 per hour

    Working in our stores:

    Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped at Sainsbury’s for.

    Eligibility:

    • You must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it
    • You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
    • You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a great condition
    • Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
    • Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
    • Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
    • When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed
  • Customer Delivery Driver 

    Salary: £13.35 – £14.56 Per Hour


    Our Customer Delivery Driver rate of pay starts from £13.35 an hour; this increases to £14.56 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

    It’s our policy to offer new colleagues joining us a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but if you’d like to work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12) we have opportunities for this too and would still love to hear from you.

    The table shows the periods of time in the week we’d like you to be available to work – the availability windows. We will schedule your contracted hours within these times, and you’ll have 3 weeks’ notice of exactly when your shifts will be. We are happy to support flexibility for our colleagues, therefore if the times you’re available to work match closely but not exactly to the times we are advertising, we’d still love to hear from you. Click here to read more.

    Customers are at the heart of everything we do.

    As the face of Tesco out on the road, we deliver all the way from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. Our Customer Delivery Drivers get the opportunity to meet and talk to different customers in their homes every day. That’s why this role is about much more than just driving: it’s about helping others and delivering great service, with a smile.

    Its hands on, physical and full of variety. No two shifts are ever the same and our customer’s look for help in all kinds of different ways. For most of the day you’ll feel like your own boss, delivering to your customers but there is always a team of Managers and colleagues back at base ready to support you when you need them.

    So whether you are looking for flexibility to suit your current lifestyle, job stability or an opportunity to change career direction everyone is welcome at Tesco.You will be responsible for


    Delivering your part of our customer shopping trip by:

    • I ensure the van and trays I use are clean and kept tidy/organised.
    • Leaving the back yard clean, tidy and clear of rubbish, and picking up litter as I see it.
    • Ensuring trays are washed as part of the tray wash process.Â
    • Loading the van as required, checking the van for roadworthiness.
    • Talking to the customer about any changes to their order, including short code item and substitutions, offering a refund for anything they are unhappy with.
    • Taking care of products/deliveries as if they were my own.
    • Explaining to the customer that they will not be charged any more for their substitutions.
    • Delivering during the customers time slot.
    • Calling the customer before arriving at their property if early.
    • Calling the store/centre if running 30 or more minutes late.

    You will need

    • Build relationships with colleagues to create team spirit, working together to make sure our store is the best it can be for customers.
    • Warm and welcoming in interactions with customers and colleagues, taking time to understand the customer and say “Thank you.”
    • Acting quickly to respond to the changing needs of our customers and embracing change within my store.
    • Energetic and driven to deliver beyond expectations, integrating home and work to achieve a balance that is right for me.
    • Sharing ideas with my Manager and other colleagues on how we can improve our store for customers.
    • A valid UK/EU/EEA Driving licence (Full or Automatic only) for at least 12 months with no more than 3 penalty points.

    Whats in it for you?

    • Holiday starting at 20 days plus a personal day rising to 22 days after 12 months (plus Bank holidays)
    • Request flexible working from day one
    • Get 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends: save up to £2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home
    • Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life
    • Life cover of five times your pay and an award-winning pension with matching contributions up to 7.5%
    • Benefits to suit you, choose what you use: from discounts and shares to cycle to work schemes
    • Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small
    • Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here.Â
    • Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues
  • Parts Delivery Driver

    Salary: £12.60 per hour plus benefits
    Type of work: Permanent
    Location: Glasgow
    About the role

    We’re recruiting for an efficient Parts Delivery Driver to be based at our Albion Parts Centre branch in Glasgow.

    We offer:
    33 days’ annual leave
    Flexible leave
    Generous employee discounts
    Private healthcare
    Workplace pension
    Progression opportunities
    …and much more

    Hours

    Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm

    About the role

    As a Parts Delivery Driver for Arnold Clark, you will carry out multi-drop deliveries to branches and independent motor traders. As well as driving safely and delivering on time, you’ll also be responsible for collecting cash from customers and passing it back to the relevant branches.

    The ideal candidate will be physically able to handle some heavy lifting and must be able to work well as part of a team. Some degree of flexibility is also required to occasionally provide holiday cover for other drivers.

    Day-to-day duties

    Carrying out deliveries to trade customers and Arnold Clark branches
    Driving safely and representing the company in a professional manner at all times
    Collecting cash sales and returning them to the correct branch
    Carrying out regular van maintenance checks
    Lifting heavy vehicle components
    Providing occasional holiday cover for other drivers
    Working effectively as part of a team

    Essential skills

    A full UK driving licence
    Great communication skills and friendly manner
    Good levels of fitness
    High levels of organisation and time management
    Attention to detail and trustworthy
    Flexibility to occasionally work outside of your contracted hours

    Our Culture

    Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

    To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

    Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

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    Benefits

    Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:

    Discount on new and used vehicles
    Contributory pension scheme
    Private medical insurance
    Life assurance

  • Clinical Logistics Delivery Driver

    Salary£31,778.24 per annum

    By joining us at Sciensus as a ‘clinical logistics delivery driver’ you will not only be out on the road doing what you love, you will also be the face of the business and have increased job satisfaction by knowing you have enhanced the patient journey.

    You will be part of a small dedicated team, that report into our Avonmouth Depot, who are responsible for the safe movement and delivery of much needed medication, you will be the bridge between the patients and their treatment, making a positive impact every day!!

    This is a full-time position working 48hrs per week, 5 days out 6, with shifts between the hours of 5am – 8pm. A typical day will see you delivering between 20 – 50 life changing medicines to patients within the Antrim and surrounding areas.

    What is required?

    Alongside multi-drop experience, to be successful in this role you will be reliable, understand the importance of following set processes whilst providing excellent customer service to our patients and customers.

    Please do not apply for the role if you are unable to work bank holidays/Saturdays and have more than 6 points on your licence.

    Who we are?

    Sciensus Logistics are a market leading logistics provider, offering a dedicated temperature controlled, pharma collection and delivery service. Operating out of 16 locations across the UK with over 200 drivers we proudly sit at the intersection of patients and their medicine, specifically those patients with chronic conditions, rare & orphan diseases and cancer.

    Combining powerful knowledge with the latest technology helps over 240,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine. We put the practical, emotional, and clinical support they need, right at their fingertips.

    What do we offer our people?

    We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.
    Additional to a salary of £31,778.24 per annum, we can also offer you a comprehensive benefits package:

    33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
    £100 monthly performance bonus.
    Yearly pay reviews.
    Refer a friend scheme.
    Annual company event.
    Contribution based pension scheme.
    Life insurance.
    Bike to work scheme.
    Employee benefits portal (cashback, discounts, wellbeing)
    Voluntary private medical after two years’ service.
    Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Rate: £13.95 per hour
    Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

    Working in our stores:

    Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community providing outstanding value, unbeatable quality and great service. As one of our Home Delivery Drivers, you’ll be the special ingredient that delivers everything our online customers shopped at Sainsbury’s for.

    Eligibility:

    • You must be over 18 and have held a full UK/EU driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on it
    • You will complete an online driving risk assessment as part of your interview and, if you’re successful, there’ll be a driving assessment when you join us
    • You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK

    What you’ll be doing:

    • Driving a 3.5 tonne van to deliver groceries to our customers doorsteps, on-time and in a great condition
    • Completing checks to ensure the van is organised, clean and roadworthy, and that delivery cases are secure before getting out onto the road to drive safely in a variety of locations and conditions
    • Serve our customers brilliantly, supporting with any questions and substitutions, and keeping them aware of any delays
    • Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
    • When not out making deliveries, you will be helping across the store as needed

    What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague:

    • Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and to provide the best doorstep experience
    • Proficient driving a large vehicle in different locations, from busy residential streets to narrow country lanes, and delivering to a variety of residential properties
    • Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high energy environment, using initiative to solve problems – often on your own but also thrive in being part of a team
    • Always ready to work flexibly and productively to a high standard across the store when needed – you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
    • Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly, and moving shopping containers up to 15KG

    Working for us has great rewards:

    We truly value our colleagues and provide market-leading benefits and training to reflect that:

    • Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
    • Free food and hot drinks – provided for Colleagues in all our stores
    • Generous holiday entitlement – based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
    • Pension – we’ll match between 4-7.5% of your pension contributions
    • Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices
    • Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
    • Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme which is a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues
  • Van Driver

    Salary: £13.21per hour

    Work with us


    Behind the wheel on the open road. Left alone to get the job done. A bit of a chat at drop-offs. Sound like your kind of gig? Then you’re in luck. We’re hiring van drivers right now at Stapletons. We’re one of the major players in the UK auto industry and there’s lots you can achieve here. We’re all about helping people to learn new skills and drive their career like they do our vans.
    The Day to Day


    You’ll work five days a week—daytime hours—and there’s regular overtime up for grabs, paid at a premium rate. You’ll collect and deliver tyres from businesses, load them into your van and return them to the hub for offloading. There’s also some straightforward paperwork to do. The main thing is being dependable and creating a good impression of Stapletons on the road and at every drop.
    Who we’re looking for


    It should go without saying, but you’ll need a valid driving license. You’ll also need to be the kind of driver who conducts themselves calmly on the road and gets from A to B without a hitch. When you arrive at your destination, you’ll be up for a quick chat. If you can keep people smiling, there’s a long way you can go here.
    The Perks


    You’ll get an industry-leading benefits package, including:

    • Discount at supermarkets and high street retailers
    • 31 days’ holiday (based on 5-day week)
    • Up to 50% off at Kwik Fit
    • Wagestream—access your wages before payday
    • Eyecare—free examinations and discounted/free glasses
    • Easy-book appointments with a free online GP
    • Cycle-to-work scheme
    • Free mortgage advice
    • Life assurance
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Enhanced paternity leave

    About Us


    Behind the scenes we’re central to the UK’s Automotive infrastructure, with 80+ years of industry experience. We’ve built an amazing business in that time – the strategic locations of our distribution hubs around the UK means we can supply various businesses same-day with a huge range of tyres. Did you know, 1 out of 3 tyres you see on the road are supplied by us? This is what makes Stapleton’s a great place to build your future.