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  • Van Driver

    Salary: £36,000

    Delivering furniture for IKEA alongside a Drivers Mate who will assist in the lifting and shifting of items. Customer service will be at the heart of this role, creating a better everyday!

    Wincanton are in an exciting growth period having recently won several new contracts and in tender for a lot more! Our people are the driving force of our success, and we think it is important to reward and recognise your hard work which is why our benefits packages and development opportunities are unrivalled.

    Why you should work for Wincanton:

    • 48 hour working week
    • 5 days on, 3 days off – 8-week rota – Start times 5am/6am
    • Unrivalled salary – £35,744.72 per annum
    • 28 days holiday
    • Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
    • Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
    • Continuous training and development opportunities including DCPC and further licenses on completion of probation
    • RAC cover
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Free on-site parking
    • Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees
    • Healthcare cash plan programme
    • Pension scheme
    • Death in service benefit – although we hope you never have to use it!

    What will you be doing as a Van Driver?

    • Driving a 3.5 Tonne Van in a safe manner, complying with all road traffic, and vehicle legislation
    • Performing vehicle checks at the beginning and end of each journey and reporting all defects
    • Ensuring the vehicle and stock are properly always secured

    Relevant skills and experience as a Van Driver:

    • This is a physically demanding role including lifting and shifting – essential that you are physically able to lift items
    • Valid in-date driving license
    • No more than 6 points on driving license
    • Previous experience in a multi drop role would be advantageous but not essential
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential
    • DBS security check will be completed on the successful candidate

    Our Culture & Benefits

    In addition to a generous salary , 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 multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

  • Customer Delivery Driver 

    Pay: £13.35 – £14.56

    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

  • Chauffeur

    Salary: £15.35 Per hour

    The Stafford London is ideally located for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks.

    About the role, what will I be doing?

    • Ensuring the security and comfort of our guests and the owner at all times.
    • The limousines are operated with the utmost safety and without speeding or reckless driving.
    • The limousines are operated to ensure optimal fuel efficiencies.
    • The hotel’s vehicles are always immaculately presented and maintained.
    • To always be at the owner’s disposal.
    • Ensure that the Image of the Hotel is well maintained when in road traffic.
    • Respect guests’ presence when interacting with other colleagues.
    • Ascertain if guests would like to listen to the radio.
    • Ensure standard amenities (water still, sparkling, chilled and room temperature).
    • Ensure you report to the Executive Head of Concierge or any Senior Manager of any minor or major accidents during the process of driving or any other event.
    • Ensure all vehicles are in safe, clean and well-maintained driving conditions.
    • To carry out any reasonable tasks and duties given by the owner or senior management on the owner’s behalf.

    Who are we looking for?

    • This is a part-time role, 20 hours per week.
    • Clean UK License / PCO License Preferred
    • You will maintain the highest standard of personal appearance.
    • You will always conduct yourself professionally.
    • You will assist guests with their luggage during pick up and drop off.
    • You will be fully conversant with all hotel activities and promotions.
    • You will always have a friendly manner and smile.

    Our Benefits includes:

    • 11.2 days holiday per year
    • Private Healthcare option & Life Insurance
    • A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits
    • Employee recognition programme
    • Training and development opportunities
    • Access to Wagestream app
    • Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for other permanent position (terms and conditions applies)
    • Interest free season ticket loan
    • 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Job Type: Part Time

    Salary: £15.35 Per hour

    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

  • Courier Driver Transport

  • 7.5 Tonne Driver

    Salary : £30,864.00 per annum

    What will I be doing?

    • collection of items from company sites , and deliveries to third parties
    • Involves movement of white goods
    • Driving 7.5T Vehicle
    • Furniture collections and deliveries
    • working with the re use team as part of the ongoing R4GM commitment

    What are the requirements?

    • You must be able to demonstrate a passion for professional driving coupled with good communication skills.
    • Willingness to be part of a successful hardworking team delivering a high level of customer service.
    • Experience of working in the waste industry and knowledge of the area is desirable
    • Must have a in date CPC card to be successful.

    Who we are

    Join us, and you’ll be part of a forward-thinking business where people are free to grow. In a workplace where respect, team spirit, customer focus, and commitment to the environment are real values – not just words on a page. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play an important part in the essential work we are doing to build a sustainable future.

  • Trainee Train Driver

    Salary: £45,551

    To be eligible for a role as a trainee driver, you must:

    • Be able to commit to completing the Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship programme.
    • Be able to work shifts including weekends and nights.
    • Live within 60 minutes of Holyhead depot and be able to make your own way into the depot at all times, including when public transport is not available.
    • Be able to provide an excellent service for our customers.
    • Be able to follow safety critical instructions.
    • Be able to comply with the company’s Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Rules, and Procedures
    • Be happy to wear your uniform with pride and to Avanti West Coast Standards

    To be successful you must:

    • Pass the Trainee Driver psychometric test process.
    • Pass the driver standard medical examination, including Ishihara colour blindness test.
    • Take on both academic and practical training at the required level, as well as applying what you’ve learned and being able to pass the relevant assessments.
    • Be punctual at all times.
    • Listen to instructions and follow them.
    • Communicate effectively and assist, colleagues, and customers in the interests of safety and/or customer service.
    • Learn new information and apply it in practice.
    • Be comfortable with lone working and have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
    • Show previous experience of establishing relationships with customers.

    What’s in it for you?

    You will get top level training; be part of a great team and you could reach a salary of around £77,000 within a few years. Plus, there are all the brilliant Avanti West Coast benefits including:

    • Competitive starting salary
    • A defined benefit salary scheme
    • Free travel across the Avanti West Coast network for you and your family
    • Discounted travel with other Train Operating Companies
    • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Pay Rate: £38,561 per annum

    As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

    • Delivering furniture and white good into customers home to their room of choice – as part of a 2 person team.
    • Completing white good installations where booked (Training given on installation techniques)
    • Drive in a safe and efficient manner in line with Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
    • Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to The Highway Code, road safety rules and vehicle regulations

    WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

    • Previous experience in a Multi Drop role
    • You will hold a valid 7.5t License, up to date CPC and Tacho.

    ✅WHY JOIN US?

    • Free parking and on-site canteen
    • Generous annual leave allowance
    • We’re happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
    • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
    • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
    • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
    • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
    • Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

  • Driver Class 1

    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

  • LGV Driver

    Salary: £39,864.00 plus 28% shift allowance + other fantastic benefits.


    Position Summary

    Within the Nestle Own Fleet Team, we have a fantastic opportunity for a LGV Driver.

    Nestlé SA is the world’s leading health, wellness and nutrition company, with over seven thousand employees in the UK and Ireland alone across the 19 sites of all our business. We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.

    We are one of the UK and Ireland food industry’s major exporters, exporting in excess of £300m worth of products every year to almost 100 countries around the world.

    Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestle relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.


    A day in the life of an LGV Driver

    • Safely and efficiently operate HGV vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
    • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of products while adhering to delivery schedules.
    • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure roadworthiness.
    • Adhere to all relevant traffic laws, regulations, and company policies.
    • Provide exceptional customer service by maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour.
    • Loading and unloading goods.
    • Completing paperwork and documentation.
    • Ensuring that all necessary safety regulations are followed.
    • Working as part of a team to deliver the best quality service.


    What will make you successful?

    • Full HGV C+E (class1) licence – preferably clean.
    • Digital Tacho and Driver Qualification Cards.
    • Strong knowledge of Drivers hours, regulations, and Working time directive.
    • Excellent geographical knowledge and ability to navigate efficiently using GPS and other navigation tools.
    • Ideally previous experience in a customer facing driving role (not essential).
    • Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
    • Ability to effectively navigate common IT systems, applications, and platforms.