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  • 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

  • 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.
    • 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.
    • Click here to read more about the benefits we have available for our colleagues

  • 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

    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.

  • Multi-Drop Delivery Driver

    Average of 55.5 hours, working Monday to Saturday

    £37,287.12 per annum

    Job Responsibilities

    • Check, load, and deliver customer orders on predetermined routes utilising Asset Tracking Devices.
    • Ensure products are transported under correct conditions, maintaining temperature, cleanliness, and security.
    • Represent the company professionally as a visible face to customers and the public.
    • Carry out all required safety checks on your allocated vehicle and equipment.

    In this role you will be required to stand and walk for the majority of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

    Key Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

    • Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.
    • Proven multi-drop driving experience.
    • Experience using hand-held devices for proof of delivery.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Team Player.
    • Communication Skills.
    • Ability to prioritise own workload.

    Our benefits

    • 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
    • Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
    • iTrent Financial Wellbeing – a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
    • Access to High Street discounts
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Contributory Pension Scheme
    • Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

  • Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

    Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rota, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week).

    You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week with overtime).

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Tuesday to Saturday 08:54 – 17:30 with up to 5 hours of scheduled attendance per day.
    Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Glasgow, 100 Cambuslang Road Glasgow G32 8NB

    The Benefits

    • Medical Care including eye and dental care
    • Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
    • £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
    • Saturday & Sunday Premium – Saturday an extra £4.09 per hour & Sunday an extra £6.13 per hour, this applies to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59
    • Company pension scheme
    • 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
    • Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
    • Career development opportunities
    • Free full Uniform supplied
    • Corporate discounts

    At Parcelforce Worldwide it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. That’s why we’re on the lookout for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team, support our growing business and exceed our customer’s expectations.

    About the role

    First things first, you’ll start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. Then you’ll be busy collecting and delivering parcels to households and businesses. You’ll go the extra mile for our customers as you deliver everything from birthday presents to vital business information. In return, you’ll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.

    About you

    Naturally friendly, you’re a positive and proactive person looking for a long-term career in an ambitious and growing company. A brilliant team player, you’ve the ability to build good relationships with everyone you work with – always seeking the best results for our customers. It’s important that you’re able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

    It’s essential that you have a full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). In an ideal world you’ll have a clean licence but it definitely shouldn’t have more than 6 penalty points. And, just so you know, you’ll be required to show your licence at your assessment.

  • Multi Drop Driver

    Average 52.5 hrs per week Monday to Saturday am

    £35,790.30 per annum per annum this includes £518.70 regional supplement

    Job Responsibilities

    • Check, load, and deliver customer orders on predetermined routes utilising Asset Tracking Devices.
    • Ensure products are transported under correct conditions, maintaining temperature, cleanliness, and security.
    • Represent the company professionally as a visible face to customers and the public.
    • Carry out all required safety checks on your allocated vehicle and equipment.

    In this role you will be required to stand and walk for the majority of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

    Key Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications

    • Full Driving Licence, valid in the UK.
    • Proven multi-drop driving experience.
    • Experience using hand-held devices for proof of delivery.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Team Player.
    • Communication Skills.
    • Ability to prioritise own workload.

    Our benefits

    • 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
    • Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
    • iTrent Financial Wellbeing – a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
    • Access to High Street discounts
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Contributory Pension Scheme
    • Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

  • Linehaul Driver

    Position: Class 1 Driver
    Contract Type: Permanent– 30 hours per week
    Shift: Nights / Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

    Salary: £27,690

    Why chooseDHL eCommerce UK?

    Want to work for one of the UK’s best workplaces? We are proud to announce that DHL eCommerce UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and achieved Top Employer accreditation for the 5th year running. As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more as well as pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and much more!

    About the role:

    You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old. They’re a joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leather seats and many more optional extras to make sure you’re comfortable.

    Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and 9-hour shifts per day which typically start at 5/6pm. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where you’ll be driving, taking the stress out of your day.

    The role gives job security, working within growing, global business. We operate a busy fleet – so there’s always all the work you need, giving you job security whilst working within a growing, global business. If you want additional hours, you can have them, and we offer enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.

    You’ll be joining a friendly team – our drivers often stay with us for many years (we treat them well!) so you’ll be joining a friendly team who support each other – including sharing traffic updates through WhatsApp!

    Key Role Responsibilities

    We don’t micromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes. This job involves trunking to regional hubs on the night shift. So, if you like the independence of being out on the open road for long stretches – but also want to be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift, this is the job for you.

    You’ll make sure Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages and Yorks get to and from customers bang on time. At some sites, the goods will be loaded or unloaded for you – at others, you’ll need to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day.

    You’ll be responsible for inspecting your vehicle and trailer every day and complete a Defect Report if necessary.

    You will make sure everything is ‘right first time’ for your customers, both internal and external, and as a great communicator, you’ll work hard to keep customers happy, making sure any queries you can’t answer, are passed on to your site manager quickly.

    The ideal candidate will have:

    • Class 1 Driving licence as a minimum
    • Driver CPC qualification card
    • Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them
    • Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws – and commitment to safe use of the roads
    • A ‘can do’ attitude

    What about career development?

    We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

    What will you need to do next?

    If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV

    Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

    As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

    We’re committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

  • Driver – Swindon Parts Plus

    Salary: £27k

    Allen Motor Group are looking to recruit a Driver for our Parts Plus Centre in Swindon. You will be working to an efficient schedule whilst providing excellent customer service. This position is offered on a full time, 42.5 hour a week contract, Monday – Friday & 1 in 2 Saturday AM’s paying £26,984 per annum and reports to the Centre Manager.

    Why Allen Motor Group?

    In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:

    • 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
    • Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
    • Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group

    Required Experience

    Previous automotive experience isn’t required but would be advantageous for this position. What we do look for is a full clean driving licence that has been held for at least 12 months.

    Key Responsibilities and Duties

    • Checking orders that are to be delivered with the invoice
    • Completing daily van checks and deliveries
    • Working efficiently with all team members
    • Submitting fuel receipts
    • Ensuring the van is always clean and reporting damage to management immediately

  • Courier Driver

    Salary: £24k

    To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely Courier Service with the collection and delivery of Medical Records, Pharmacy, Specimens, Blood, Sterile Services, Post, Parcels, Furniture, General Equipment and other Confidential and Sensitive items to Healthcare establishments throughout Cornwall

    Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you’re eligible before applying.

    To organise and sort items into route order prior to delivery and during the route, to ensure that they arrive at their delivery point in the same condition in which they left their dispatch point

    To maintain total confidentiality in the handling, sorting and distribution of sensitive patient material

    Responsibility to ensure that all items for distribution are routinely cleared from the Post Room and Courier Store and delivered to the appropriate address by the end of the day

    To drive in a safe and considerate manner in accordance with Road Traffic Legislation

    To undertake appropriate, additional driver training as necessary

    We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

    We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

    Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

    We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

    Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

    To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’