Category: Manchester Driving Jobs

Apprentice Train Driver

Starting salary £32,717 per annum, rising to £43,347on completion of basic training.

Train Drivers are at the very heart of our business, and we look to recruit the very best people to join the team to ensure a safe, reliable and punctual service to our customers.

As an Apprentice, you can expect to receive a comprehensive training programme and support to enable you to progress into a fully qualified driver.

As you would imagine the criterion to become a trainee driver are tough and all applicants will have to follow several stages of a process following initial application stage.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Committed to a safe working environment.
• Strong customer focus.
• Be able to comply with the relevant Rail Industry Standard for the role.
• Be prepared to live away from home from Monday to Friday for up to 21 weeks (subject to amendments) of the training course.
• Have previously demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude at work.
• Be able to commit to the full 35/39-week training programme starting in 2026/7
• Live within 1 hour of the depot for which you are applying

The recruitment process will involve several factors, including a review of online application, SHL testing, interviews and a safety critical medical.

Anyone applying for the trainee driver positions must be able to attend the course dates and must take annual leave only where it is programmed into the course.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

Job description

Job Title: Driver – Special Needs & Community Transport

Salary: £518 – £1000.00 per month (route dependent)

Hours: 12.5 to 20 per week (varies by route)

Why Join Us?
• Guaranteed Monthly Pay – Stability with 12 months of consistent income
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card – Provided for work-related use
• Generous Annual Leave – 23 days per school year
• Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future
• No Experience Needed – Full training provided
• A Rewarding Role – Make a real difference in your community

Your Role

As a valued member of our team, you’ll provide safe and reliable transport for children and adults with special needs or vulnerabilities. You’ll be responsible for:
• Ensuring passengers travel safely to and from schools or other locations
• Building professional, friendly relationships with passengers, parents, carers, and school staff
• Following safety procedures and company guidelines at all times
• Being available for morning and afternoon shifts on school days

What You Need
• A valid UK driving licence (car category)
• Confidence in driving a variety of vehicles, including people carriers and wheelchair-accessible vehicles (training provided)
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS Check (criminal record check)
• Completion of a Group 2 medical assessment to meet licensing standards
• The right to work in the UK

Make a Difference – Join Our Team Today!

If you’re looking for a role that offers flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to support your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes an impact.

Job description

Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £450.00-£600.00 per week

Vehicle Collection and Delivery Driver

Response-able Solutions Ltd are the UK’s leading and most prestigious vehicle logistic company for both driven and transported vehicles in the UK, providing a professional first-class service to our customers Nationwide.

Due to exceptional growth, we require self-employed drivers, based across the UK, to join our expanding company.

• The administration cost has increased to £5 per day per driver, or £8 per day if you have more than 6 points on your driving license.
• The £2.50 fee to Ins-sync is no longer charged.
• Minimum of three consecutive days – weekends not included.
• The initial out-of-pocket cost for expenses /public transport has increased to £150 to cover you for the first two week, but this is fully reimbursed.

Eligibility Criteria:
• You must be 25 years or older (for insurance purposes).
• You should have private or allocated off-road parking.
• A full UK driving license held for over 2 years is required.
• No more than 6 points on your license (certain offense codes such as BS, IN, DD, DG, DR, MR, TT are not accepted).
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• A DBS Check is required (we cover the cost).
• Good physical fitness is necessary, as the role involves walking and using public transport.
• You need to reside within the area highlighted on the attached map.

If you meet all of the above criteria and are interested in progressing, please contact us to discuss further.


At Response-able Solutions Ltd, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that our differences make us stronger and drive our success. We encourage applications from all individuals. Our goal is to ensure that our hiring practices reflect the diverse communities we serve and that every team member has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from our collective achievements.

Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme

Experience:
• Driving: 2 years (required)
• Delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Job description

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: £100.00-£400.00 per day

At Eco Speed we are expanding our same day fleet and are looking to hear from self employed owner drivers who own their own van.

We use a full range of vehicles including Small Vans, SWB, LWB, Luton’s, Sprinters & 7.5 Tone. Vehicles must be clean & less than 5 years old.
• Flexible hours.
• Work for yourself.
• Local and distance courier work.
• Rapidly expanding business, lots of courier work available.
• All year round work.
• See the country.
• Helpful office team.
• Good rates of pay.
• Bespoke routing software

Responsibilities
• You will be a taxi service but for goods.
• Collect from postcode A and deliver to postcode B, anywhere in the country.
• Collect and deliver in a timely manner.
• To be courteos with our valued customers.

Essentials from you:
• Must have you own van, preferably under 6 years old
• Must have courier insurance and Goods In Transit Insurance
• Must have driving license

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):
• Driver must have their own van, cars are not accepted.

Do you have your own van? If so, what type and age is it?

Work Location: On the road