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  • Wheels Driver

    Salary – £4,281 – £4,563

    You will be required to deliver hot meals to clients in their homes using a dedicated vehicle.

    Duties will also require you to carry out normal vehicle checks for an electric vehicle including tyre pressures and cleaning the vehicle inside and out once a week.

    Essential role requirements:

    • Full UK driving licence
    • Ability to read a map

    Previous experience in the service area, providing services to individuals that require additional support is desirable. As it will be required to read a map of the City, having good knowledge of the local area is also desirable.

    This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

    For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

    Our working arrangements

    All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

    Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

    For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.

    Diversity

    We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

    Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

    We’ve received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

    As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

    As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers – we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

    We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect – Learn more about the staff equality forums here

    Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

    We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure 

  • Linehaul Driver

    Salary: £8,307

    What You’ll Do:

    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.

    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.

    What We Can Offer You:

    We’re proud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

    Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
    Career Progression
    Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexible perks including shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare.
    What We’re Looking For

    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

  • Trainee Train Driver

    ROLE TYPE: Full Time

    SALARY: £28,020 per annum during training (approx. 12 months) rising to £48,417 in Year 1, £53,424 in Year 2 and £64,772 in Year 3.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Train Operation: Responsible for the professional operation of trains, ensuring the train adheres to schedule whilst maintaining safe operations.
    • Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including signalling systems, speed limits, and track conditions, to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and the public.
    • Emergency Response: In the event of an emergency or unexpected situation, respond quickly and appropriately, following established procedures and protocols.
    • Continuous Training & Assessments: Undergo regular training and competency assessments to stay updated on safety procedures, regulations, and any changes in operating practices. You will be expected to maintain your own appropriate professional knowledge and keep informed of industry developments.
    • Train Inspections: Conduct safety inspections of trains prior to driving and reporting any defects to maintenance staff. Securing the train on completion of your journey and promptly reporting any faults which have arisen during service.
    • Record-keeping: Ensure accurate documentation of activities, including departure and arrival times, any incidents or delays, and other relevant information.
    • Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with control centres, signal operators, and other relevant personnel to ensure smooth train operations.
    • Adaptability: Adapt to changes in routes, weather conditions, or unexpected circumstances while maintaining operational efficiency.
    • Preparation for Duty: Due to the demanding nature of the role of a train driver, you will be expected to manage your lifestyle appropriately, ensuring adequate rest before shifts. This will at times impact your personal life and require you to make social sacrifices. We also enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding recreational drugs and alcohol.

    About you

    The role of a Train Driver is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. You MUST meet the following criteria for this position, or your application will be automatically rejected:

    • Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the station you work from.
    • Be at least 20 years of age at the time of application.
    • Pass the TDLCR Train Driver medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
    • Not have defective colour vision.
    • Obtain a pass to an enhanced level on the Train Driver Psychometric Assessments, which will be taken as part of the recruitment process. If you pass the test, it is valid for 5 years. Please note you have only three attempts to complete the psychometrics – if you fail on your third attempt you are unable to re-take them and cannot qualify for a train driver position.
    • Commit to working early, late and weekend shifts – without relying on public transport (for example: 03:00 – 10:30, 15:30 – 12:30, 21:00 – 06:00).

    You will also posses the following skill set:

    • Ability to work calmly under pressure and remain focused and vigilant in a high-pressured environment.
    • Maintain high standards of work at all times.
    • Exceptional concentration skills within a low stimulus environment, whilst carrying out repetitive or monotonous tasks.
    • Ability to learn and retain large amounts of information and be subject to ongoing competency assessments.
    • Self-disciplined and able to work within rules and regulations.
    • Excellent time management skills, ensuring your train departs as scheduled.
    • Resilient and adaptable with quick reaction skills.
    • Ability to shift priorities to meet other requirements without creating more significant difficulties.
    • Diligent with the moral courage to challenge unsafe or unprofessional practices.
    • Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport with colleagues and customers.

  • Delivery & Install Driver

    Salary : 32,292


    If you’re looking for a driving role that’s more than just drop and go, we’ve got the perfect opportunity. We’ll train you to install the smart tech you deliver to our customers: washing machines, fridge-freezers, 4K TVs, and more. You’ll soon be out on the road, meeting our customers first-hand and very likely making their day.


    Role overview:

    As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for:

    • Ensuring the right products get to the right places at the right time.
    • Installing a range of different products for our customers.
    • Making every customer encounter memorable.
    • Lifting heavy items and completing a multi-drop driving role.



    Yes, you’ll need to love driving and being on the road, but you’ll need to love helping customers too. Our training will cover both state-of-the-art-tech and people skills as well – it’s all about equipping you to leave a smile on customers’ faces.

    You will need:

    • A full Class C1 UK/EA licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
    • CPC card (and ideally) Tachograph card.
    • A passion for delivering great customer service.
    • The ability to handle heavy stock.

    We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. Alongside a competitive pension scheme, you’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you. They include:

    • First-class induction and on-going learning.
    • Quarterly bonus.
    • Product discounts across the latest tech.
    • A shift pattern of five over eight days.

  • Fleet Driver

    Salary: £25K

    The Driver Cleaners are responsible for ensuring the vehicles are collected and delivered to places of maintenance and repair and back to their Operational location according to plan in a timely manner with minimum disruption to Operations.

    The Driver Cleaners are responsible for ensuring the vehicles are collected and delivered to places of maintenance and repair and back to their Operational location according to plan in a timely manner with minimum disruption to Operations.

    To ensure vehicles in their location are clean and presented at the highest standards. The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust operates a Fleet of 925 vehicles, comprising of Accident and Emergency Ambulances, Rapid Response Vehicles, Patient Care Services vehicles and specialist response vehicles.

    Vehicles are maintained and repaired through a combination of in-house workshops and third party suppliers. The in-house workshops are located in South East and North Wales, the vehicles based in Central and West and parts of South East areas are maintained predominantly by third party suppliers.

    All accident repair work is undertaken by approved accident and repair Centres throughout Wales.

    The post holder will be required to carry out the collection and delivery of vehicles and parts to and from Ambulance stations, workshops, suppliers and other locations as required.

  • 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

    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

    Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.

  • Fleet Driver Cleaner

    Salary: £25K 

    You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

  • Delivery Driver

    Salary: £53K – £86K

    Job Overview

    As a Delivery Driver for LKQ Euro Car Parts you will be responsible for maintaining our high standards, working as a member of a highly effective and efficient team and maximising customer focused excellence at every opportunity.


    Working as part of the branch team and reporting to the Driver Controller, this role will be focused on ensuring our delivery of our customer promise – every single time. Our team of delivery drivers are a fundamental part in helping us develop and drive high branch performance and operational standards which link to the organisation’s strategy and plan.

    Why work for LKQ

    We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business.

    Key Responsibilities

    • To organise deliveries in a prompt and efficient manner and to maintain records as required.
    • To maintain good customer relations by being courteous and helpful at all times and to report any problems that may arise from goods or services supplied by the Company.
    • Generate additional sales at the point of delivery, utilising marketing and promotional information.
    • Provide marketing intelligence to Manager regarding competitor activity and potential business opportunities.
    • To drive the branch delivery vehicle in a careful and courteous manner with due regard to the Road Traffic Act and Company Procedures and immediately notify of any pending endorsements or prosecutions against your licence.
    • To keep the vehicle clean at all times and carry out daily checks on oil, water, battery, lights, tyres, fuel and report any new damage.
    • To carefully observe Company procedures regarding accidents and insurance claims and to report any accidents or other occurrence relating to the Company vehicle without delay.
    • To ensure secure collection of payment for all cash on delivery invoices at time of delivery, unless otherwise directed by the Manager, and to ensure its accuracy.
    • To have due regard for Health and Safety of others whilst undertaking your duties.

    Skills and Experience

    • Clean Full UK Driving licence
    • Great communication skills – demonstrate the ability to develop customer relationships and drive customer connectivity
    • High levels of focus, energy and drive
    • Good business acumen
    • Always delivering best in class service to establish customer experience excellence

    What we offer

    • Enhanced parental benefits
    • EAP
    • Pension
    • 22 days annual leave
    • Hapi-benefits (retail discount)
    • Staff discount

  • Van Driver

    Salary: £30K

    YOUR ROLE

    We are seeking a Van Driver to join our operations team for a prestigious client based in London NW10. Due to the sensitive nature of the client, a thorough 3-month vetting process will be required for the successful candidate before the start date. The role will involve navigating internal drops at the large client location. This includes moving items between various departments and ensuring timely and efficient delivery within the site.

    The shift pattern is Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 19:00, and Friday from 10:00 to 18:30.

    The salary for this position is £30,270.24 per annum, plus an additional £1,602.21 per annum as a London Waiting Allowance.

    WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

    Ensure goods are delivered on time and to the correct location with accurate completion of associated system transactions

    Ensure that daily vehicle checks are carried out and any defects are reported and remedied

    Always comply with all vehicle and site security requirements

    Oversee or check the safe loading of vehicle ensuring compliance with company and legislative safe working practices

    Drives vehicle to destinations and tip load in accordance with customer requirements and special instructions

    Carry out vehicle and auxiliary equipment checks prior to the operation of any vehicle and report any defects

    Ensure compliance with security requirements in all areas of the operation

    WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

    We are looking for a candidate who has had previous experience in a Van driver. It is also essential that you hold a driving license.

    Due to the nature of the role. it is also essential that you are an excellent team player with a high attention to detail. You must also be comfortable working in a fast paced, high security environment.

    WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

    With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role

  • Pharmacy Delivery Driver

    Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

    Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour

    Overview
    Brudenell Road Pharmacy is seeking a reliable and professional Pharmacy Delivery Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure timely and safe delivery of prescriptions and pharmacy goods, maintaining the highest standards of customer service and patient care.

    Responsibilities

    • Deliver prescriptions and pharmacy products promptly and securely to patients and care facilities.
    • Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
    • Safely operate the delivery vehicle in compliance with all traffic regulations and company policies.
    • Load and unload deliveries carefully, ensuring accuracy and product safety.
    • Conduct routine vehicle checks and report any maintenance requirements.
    • Assist with pharmacy duties as required, including stock organisation and preparation of deliveries.

    Skills

    • Full UK driving licence.
    • Previous delivery experience preferred; pharmacy or healthcare experience is advantageous.
    • Good knowledge of Leeds and Hyde Park local routes.
    • Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
    • Ability to handle medications responsibly and maintain patient confidentiality.

    Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount
    • On-site parking