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  • 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

    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

  • Long Distance Driver

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: £27,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

    Why Join Us?
    Loren Williams is a family-run business with over 60 years of heritage in manufacturing. We’ve built our reputation on quality products, excellent customer care, and strong values.

    As part of our delivery team, you’ll be supported by a friendly, hard-working group and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your efforts make a difference to customers every day.

    What You’ll Be Doing

    • Delivering mattresses to residential and business addresses across the UK
    • Staying away from home 2–3 nights per week (hotel accommodation provided)
    • Loading and unloading large or heavy items safely and efficiently
    • Navigating a range of delivery environments with care and professionalism
    • Providing excellent service at the point of delivery and leaving a great final impression
    • Returning to base to unload and help prepare your vehicle for the next day
    • Managing your time effectively and maintaining high safety standards on the road

    Who We’re Looking For
    This is more than just a driving job — it’s about being the face of our company on the road. You’ll need to be:

    • At least 25 years old (for insurance purposes)
    • An experienced driver with a clean, valid driving licence (minimum 3 years)
    • Physically fit and capable of lifting and manoeuvring bulky items
    • Punctual, dependable, and flexible with hours and travel
    • Polite, respectful, and professional in all customer interactions
    • Adaptable to changing routes, locations, and delivery needs

    What You’ll Get in Return
    We believe in looking after our team. In return for your hard work, you’ll receive:

    • £27,000 – £35,000 per year depending on experience
    • Fully paid hotel stays during overnight trips
    • Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
    • A long-term opportunity with a trusted, family-run manufacturer
    • The chance to play a key role in a company that values reliability, respect, and pride in a job well done

    How to Apply
    If you’re a safe, confident driver with the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount
    • Free parking

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location: On the road

  • Customer Delivery Driver

    Salary: £13.35 – £14.56

    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

  • Home Delivery Driver

    Salary: £14.60

    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.

  • Van Driver Multi Drop

    About The Role

    Van Delivery Driver

    Join our team of Delivery Drivers in AAH and help us deliver essential medical and pharmaceutical orders to our customers and patients. Be part of a team that really makes a difference and feel valued for the work you do!

    Permanent Contract – immediate start available.

    Full time role, 45.75 hours per week, 5 days per week. 06:00 to 18:00 (shift start and finish times may vary) and Every Saturday morning

    £12.21 per hour (£13.58 for weekends) plus benefits including:

    • Uniform
    • 20 days holiday rising to 25 over 5 years plus bank holidays
    • Company Sick Pay
    • Pension Scheme
    • Long Service Awards
    • Death in Service
    • Discounted Shopping Platform
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • A full range of development opportunities including apprenticeships, on the job training and management qualifications, including our step into management programme, regional or even Head office roles- the opportunities are endless
    • Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links. (Check out the map to find our exact location).

    Why you’ll love working here:

    As one of our delivery drivers, you will have a busy and active role which will include:

    • Acting as the face of our business, representing AAH to our customers in a friendly and professional manner
    • Ensuring our customers receive their orders on time and in excellent condition
    • Be accountable for completing all the paperwork associated with each delivery, return or collection including using electronic tracking scanners
    • Maintain the safety and security of our stock whilst in transit
    • Work as part of team to continuously improve the way we work
    • We prioritise health and safety and are continually looking at how we can be the best place to work for all our colleagues. Your feedback is how we will continue to grow.

    About You

    Our team members are what make us who we are, we are looking for enthusiastic people who are committed to doing their best to get the job done.

    Basic Qualifications & Skills required:

    • A full and valid driving license is essential
    • Experience of dealing with customers face to face would be advantageous
    • Ability to work efficiently and methodically
    • Attention to detail and able to use basic maths and literacy skills
    • Must be able to understand and adhere to all safety requirements
    • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Truly committed to customer and patient services

  • Tug Driver – East Midlands Airport

    Salary: £13.95 Per Hour

    What you’ll get:

    • Start on 13.95 per hour, with an increase at 12 months to 15.03
    • Company pension scheme, discounts at major retailers (like Apple), cinemas and attractions (such as Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits
    • Full training to help you perform at your best
    • Opportunities to progress – thanks to our ‘promotion from within policy’

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Loading and unloading of Dollies with ULDs.
    • Transporting ULDs from the hub to the Ramp.
    • Transporting ULDs from the Ramp to the Hub to enable a smooth running of the hub sort.
    • Driving Airside.
    • manoeuvering round aircrafts.
    • scaling off ULD to ensure safe to fly.
    • communicating with Air Operations.

    Requirement:

    • Clean Driving License.
    • Clean CRB.

  • Linehaul Driver above 20 Tonne

    Working hours: 48 hours per week
    Shift pattern: TBC
    Salary: £14.49 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm – 10pm (£1.56 per hour), and 10pm – 6am (£1.88 per hour)

    Your role
    We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

    As a FedEx driver within our Linehaul fleet, you’ll be driving a well-maintained vehicle from Station to Hubs with no loading and unloading. There may be some external customers that require unloading/loading on the day shift (not multi-drop).

    What will you be doing?

    • Moving freight between FedEx Locations or to our customer’s locations
    • Security of the vehicle and freight while in your vehicle
    • No multi drop
    • Complete procedural checks on your vehicle
    • Comply with Health and Safety regulations

    What are we looking for?

    • A full valid LGV C+E licence along with Driver CPC and Tacho Driver Cards
    • Great attitude with the ability to work independently and flexibly
    • Good understanding of driving rules and regulations

    What you’ll get!

    • 22 days holiday a year (+1 day for every full year worked between Jan-Dec, up to 27 days)
    • FedEx Retirement Plan
    • Free Uniform and PPE
    • Fully funded DCPC renewal
    • Free parking
    • Life assurance policy which pays out 4 x salary
    • Employee Assistance Programme Provides you with confidential support, information and advice to help you with your wellbeing
    • Hospital cash plan scheme
    • Tuition assistance for external training
    • Reduced rate shipping for international packages
    • Group scheme savings on many items
    • Great career opportunities

  • Trainee Driver

    Compensation: £43,040

    Role Type: Full time / Permanent


    The role

    As a Trainee Driver, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Trainee Driver will operate and maintain On Track Machines under supervision, progressing through training to achieve full certification and support safe, efficient rail maintenance operations.

    Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

    • Drive and/or Operate On Track Machines (OTMs) for which certification of competence has been issued on achieving the required standards.
    • Conduct servicing, cleaning, fuelling and minor repairs of On Track Machines (OTMs) as directed and required.
    • Arrange to complete and return all associated paperwork. This includes Phires Forms, signing of logbooks and other documentation as required.
    • Comply with all applicable standards, procedures, best practices and observe all local conditions where required.
    • Undergo all training and assessments as required.

    This role is full time and based onsite at Rutherglen.

    Essential experience of the Trainee Driver:

    • Have good knowledge of OTM operation.
    • Able to develop or have good knowledge of track mechanised maintenance.

    Qualifications for the Trainee Driver:

    • Able to meet the requirements of Psychometric assessment.
    • Able to meet the required train driver’s medical standards.

    Security Clearance

    Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

    What we offer

    • Generous holiday allowance
    • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
    • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
    • Employee share scheme
    • Employee shopping savings portal
    • Payment of Professional Fees
    • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
    • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
    • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
    • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

  • Customer Delivery Driver


    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

  • Home Delivery Driver 

    Salary: £14.60

    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.

    Good luck with your application.