Total 14 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire

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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

£18.29 - £22.54 hourly rate plus great benefits (£18.29/hr base rate plus £1.48/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm - 3am and £2.77/hr weekend shift allowance)

Minimum 40 hours per week, 5 shifts per week - working 2 in 3 weekends

Different start times available, with 1-hour flexibility required each side of your start time**

The Co-op, Biggleswade Distribution Centre, Pegasus Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8YY


No CV needed, it only takes a few minutes to complete an application

Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums.

We're looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Biggleswade.

As a Co-op driver you'll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You'll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we'll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

• a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
• career progression - lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
• Co-op culture - colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities

• deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
• drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
• positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
• treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
• provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
• make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions

• a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence
• previous experience as a driver (particularly long-distance commercial deliveries)
• good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
• the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
• great organisation and time management skills

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

**One hour flexibility each side of the 'ordinary' start time provided to you. For example - if your 'ordinary' start time is 22:00, then for most shifts you'll start at 22:00, however, on occasion, you may be scheduled to start a shift up to a maximum of 60 minutes earlier or later than your 'ordinary' start time.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Self-Employed Contractor Driver

Hours: Monday - Friday, days to suit you, no weekends, part-time working available.

Pay: Average of £80 - £100 per day, plus additional regional allowance in some areas.

No experience required and immediate starts available with flexible working days to suit you.

Due to our ever-increasing volume, we are looking to engage with self-employed drivers to help us deliver an exceptional service to our clients delivering a variety of both new and used vehicles across the UK.

What's in it for you?

▪Competitive pay per collection/delivery with the opportunity to earn extra carrying out vehicle inspections (full training given)

▪Choose your working days to fit your lifestyle

▪Fuel cards provided and expenses covered

▪Full driver kits provided to include the latest devices & technology to enable you to work smart

▪The opportunity to drive a wide range of vehicles from market leading brands across the motor trade with opportunities to take cars home overnight and at weekends

▪A dedicated planning team to support you

▪The opportunity to nominate your own drivers to maximise your earning potential

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What will you be doing?

▪Collecting and delivering a variety of new and used vehicles

▪Carrying out inspections on vehicles following end of contract leasing

▪Contacting clients to keep them informed on your estimated time of arrival and any possible delays

If you want to be in the driving seat, apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £80.00-£100.00 per day

Expected hours: 24 - 48 per week

Experience:

• Driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence, showing your current home address (required)

Work Location: On the road

Retail Minibus Driver *Company Minibus Provided*

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55 per hour + £1.39 holiday pay)

Location: Luton

(8-10hour stock count shifts + your driving time paid + bonus)

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

The Company

• We are a leading provider of Retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services.
• With over 3500 employees throughout the UK, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities.

The Role

• We are looking for Retail Team Driver to add to our already successful team.
• This role will require you to oversee the transportation of a small team of stock counters to and from each shift within your region
• Work will be carried out on different Retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You must follow the correct processes when notifying your count team of the pick-up points and timings for each shift
• Escalating any issues with the vehicle in a timely and efficient manner
• Completing a team attendance sheet, detailing the stock counters expected on the bus, who attended and the arrival time of the bus on site.
• Whilst on site you will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner.
• Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 21 years.
• This role requires you to have a Full Driving License.
• You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts where required on large counts.
• With our innovative business, the technology changes and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required.
• Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity.

The Package/ Benefits

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Eligibility for quarterly Bonus (criteria applies)
• Vehicle provided (8-Seater Minibus)
• Driving time paid
• Expenses paid
• Progression Opportunities
• Generous Holiday Pay
• Pension Contribution

Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Retail Minibus Driver

Salary: £28,828 per annum plus bonus

Location: Luton

Work Pattern: 48 hours per week (Any 5 out of 7)

Retail & Asset Solutions are currently looking for Retail Minibus Driver's in your area. A company minibus is provided, and you must hold a full Driving Licence.

The Company

• We are a leading provider of Retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services.
• With over 3500 employees throughout the UK, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities.

The Role

• We are looking for Retail Team Drivers to add to our already successful team.
• This role will require you to oversee the transportation of a small team of stock counters to and from each shift within your region
• Work will be carried out on different Retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You must follow the correct processes when notifying your count team of the pick-up points and timings for each shift
• Escalating any issues with the vehicle in a timely and efficient manner
• Completing a team attendance sheet, detailing the stock counters expected on the bus, who attended and the arrival time of the bus on site.
• Whilst on site you will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner.
• Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 21 years.
• This role requires you to have a Full Driving License.
• You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts where required on large counts.
• With our innovative business, the technology changes and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required.
• Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity.

Driver Benefits include:

• Vehicle provided.
• Driving time paid.
• Expenses paid.
• Progression opportunities.
• Paid holiday.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Automotive Engineering organisation require an Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Engineer to join a mechanical testing team that focuses on engine overhaul, vehicle testing, electrical diagnostics, electric vehicle wiring and system testing. This role will expose you to customisable testing systems, vehicle regulation approval and certification and motorsport performance enhancement.

Skills
Automotive Engineering experience of mechanical testing.
Engine or full vehicle diagnostics electrical and mechanical instrumentation test equipment.
Dynamometer, thermocouple or transducer calibration.
Data capture, analysis and reporting
Degree or HND in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.

Role
Full vehicle performance, safety and functional testing.
Set up and complete automated engine testing.
Identify data discrepancies early in the process, trouble shoot and re build.
Interpret and deliver conclusions from the data.

£18.29 - £22.54 hourly rate plus great benefits (£18.29/hr base rate plus £1.48/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm - 3am and £2.77/hr weekend shift allowance)

Minimum 40 hours per week, 5 shifts per week - working 2 in 3 weekends

Different start times available, with 1-hour flexibility required each side of your start time**

The Co-op, Biggleswade Distribution Centre, Pegasus Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8YY


No CV needed, it only takes a few minutes to complete an application

Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums.

We're looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Biggleswade.

As a Co-op driver you'll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You'll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we'll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package.

• a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service)
• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
• 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
• discounts on other Co-op products and services
• paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered
• career progression - lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics
• Co-op culture - colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities

• deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way
• drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures
• positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times
• treat other road users and pedestrians with respect
• provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores
• make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions

• a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence
• previous experience as a driver (particularly long-distance commercial deliveries)
• good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road
• the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues
• great organisation and time management skills

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve.

If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.

As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests.

**One hour flexibility each side of the 'ordinary' start time provided to you. For example - if your 'ordinary' start time is 22:00, then for most shifts you'll start at 22:00, however, on occasion, you may be scheduled to start a shift up to a maximum of 60 minutes earlier or later than your 'ordinary' start time.

We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Gi Group are looking for Class 1 drivers in Dunstable LU5 **NEW RATES**

Pay rate for Class 1 Driver:
* £18.20-£28.51

Shifts for Class 1 Driver:
* 12:00-20:00 starts available

HGV Class 1 Driver - Key Duties
* Trunking
* Pre-loaded trailer
* 10-12 hours average shift length

Requirements for Class 1 driver
We need drivers with the below:
* HGV1/ LGV1 UK issued License is required, 1 years experience as a minimum
* Current and Valid CPC and Digi Tacho
* No more than 6 penalty points (no IN/DR/CD/DD/BA/TT endorsements on licence)
* Professional attitude

Benefits for Class 1 driver
* On-site parking
* Advanced holiday pay option available
* Weekly Pay
* Weekly bookings

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

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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