Total 106 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Exeter, EX2 9JU

SELF-EMPLOYED VEHICLE COLLECTION AND DELIVERY DRIVER / TRADE PLATE DRIVER PART/FULL TIME

Here at BCA Logistics, we touch over a million vehicles a year, working with manufacturers, fleet operators and dealers to provide the backbone of the UK's automotive supply chain.

Due to our ever-increasing volumes, we are looking to engage additional Self-Employed Driver contractors throughout the UK who can help us deliver that service.

What do I need? - No experience is needed as a full 2-day technical service familiarisation seminar available, at a site local to you. You do not need your own vehicle and there is no initial outlay of any cost. We do however require the following (essential):

• Held a full UK Manual Driver Licence for at least 2 years (registered to your current home address).
• No more than 9 points on your licence (and no serious motoring offences).
• Aged 21 or over (for insurance purposes).
• Are punctual and reliable with a polite and professional demeanour.
• Excellent customer service skills.

What will I be doing? - You will be collecting a variety of different vehicles from clients, checking they are safe for you to drive and delivering these to the required destination. On some occasions you may carry out an inspection on the vehicles.

• Handling vehicles with care and professionalism.
• Keeping clients informed of estimated arrival time and any possible delays.

What do I get? - Not only do you get the flexibility of being your own boss and choosing your jobs you will also receive:

• Competitive pay with extra payment for carrying out inspections and longer distance moves.
• Job rate and half for any Saturday moves.
• Fuel cards provided for petrol/diesel required in the vehicles.
• Expenses may be agreed (with prior approval).
• Trade plates, inspection tools and the latest technology to help you work smart.
• The opportunity to collect and deliver a wide variety of vehicles for some of the market leaders in the motor trade and the freedom to nominate your own substitute driver or drivers to help you with your work and increase your earnings potential.

If you want to be in the driving seat and this sounds up your street, please apply below.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week with shifts Tuesday to Saturday.

Overtime opportunities also available

Do you want more local driving and be a valued member of a delivery team? This may be the role for you. You will enjoy a varied role driving locally as well as building relationships with our regular customers.

Our drivers are the beating heart of our business and you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive their deliveries on time and with a great service.

This is a 7 day operation, our shift patterns may include some weekend working.

Making sure our customers are able to keep their shelves full with the products needed by their customers. You’ll be loading stock in to the vehicle at the Branch and unloading at the customer premises. You’ll also need to ensure the paperwork is completed accurately.

Cat B / 3.5T Licence

Previous experience of driving (at least two years)

Previous experience of delivery driving is preferred

Ability to carry out manual deliveries

Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive customer service attitude

Good level of literacy and numeracy

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As the preferred supplier to our client, we are recruiting for Delivery (Cat B) drivers for their Distribution Operation in Exeter so now it's an exciting time to be part of our clients brand.

The role:

Working as part of a 2 Person Delivery team making multi-drop deliveries around the South West Area, you will deliver solid pre-built furniture to customer's properties, leaving the product in the customer's Room of Choice.

Shift Patterns Available:

05:30 - 14:30 Monday to Friday.
This is a great opportunity to enhance your career as a Delivery (Cat B) Driver.

As a Delivery (Cat B) Driver our client offers:
*£12.25 per hour PAYE
*£14.70 per hour UMBRELLA
*Staff Discounts.
*No Weekend Work.
*Full induction and on-going training
*Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed per day* Modern fleet of vehicles
*Free car parking

As a Delivery (Cat B) Driver the benefits of working for Acorn Recruitment include:

*Acorn Employee Rewards Scheme.
*28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday).
*Online payslips.
*Weekly pay.
*Pension contribution.

If interested then please call the Acorn Driving Team.

Acorn by Synergie is one of the UK's leading recruitment companies, helping to find work for thousands of people on a daily basis. Our temporary workers can enjoy great benefits including career progression and permanent employment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve: • IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: £29,000 to £33,000
OTE: £41,000
Location: Exeter

Are you an enthusiastic, team player, hard working Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity or challenge within a Car Dealership?

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician
·Work in ranges from servicing a vehicle to general vehicle repair.
·Good technical skills.

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Mechanic
·MUST HOLD an NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Hold your own tools and toolbox
·Full manual UK Driving Licence

Please contact Ryan McArthur @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 48078

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Exeter

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00, with Saturday mornings on a rota 08:30-13:30

Salary: Up to £37,000 Basic + Bonus

Ref: OC18013

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Technician to join our client's main dealership in Exeter. The successful Vehicle Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of vehicles makes and models.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Bonus schemes: Individual time saved, customer satisfaction and team bonus schemes.

Vehicle Technician Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair vehicle problems, including engine, transmission, brake, suspension, and electrical issues.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed and parts used.
• Communicate with customers about vehicle issues and repair recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• You will need to have experience as a vehicle technician and a relevant and up to date qualification.
• You will be a person who takes great pride in your work.
• You will have incredible attention to detail and an eye for spotting things others cannot.
• You will need a full valid UK driving licence.
• A stocked toolbox that you can use for work.

VTSTH

Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

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, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

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.

Your new company
At Hays Education, we provide a variety of teachers to fill exciting jobs in the Plymouth area. As a Supply teacher with Hays, you will be provided with all the necessary information to ensure you are comfortable with the position you are in, with regular check-ins and ongoing support from experienced consultants. Become a lifelong partner with Hays, and we will help you achieve your career goals.


Your new role

We have a variety of secondary teaching jobs in the Plymouth area that might be of interest to you. These include long-term, permanent, and supply teaching jobs. If you are looking for flexibility, then we can guarantee you the number of days you desire. As a Supply teacher with Hays, you will have the opportunity to hone your craft with some fantastic schools in Plymouth. We aim to match you with the school that suits you. You will also have the option of day-to-day work if your situation changes! For day-to-day work, the cover work will often be set by the teacher you will be covering for, meaning you will have no work to take home with you either!

What you'll need to succeed

For teaching roles, you will need to have relevant qualifications and teaching experience. You will also need to provide the necessary documents required for our compliance process, including eligibility to work in the UK, recent references, teaching qualifications, and proof of address. We can help you obtain a new DBS if you do not already have one. Flexibility in this role is desired, including the ability to adapt your teaching techniques to suit the needs of your students.


What you'll get in return


*A competitive salary and pension.
*Holiday allowance.
*Ongoing support from consultants with extensive educational knowledge.
*The opportunity to work in a beautiful seaside location.
*Refer a friend voucher.
*Potential full-time positions and guarantees for suitable candidates.

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Delivery Van Driver

Pay: £14.04 per hour

Location: Marsh barton Industrial Estate, Exeter

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm

Job Type: Temporary with possible opportunity of a permanent role.

Want to work for one of the most iconic companies? Parcelforce, the most trusted and successful parcel delivery business, has an exciting opportunity for you to join their team as a multi-drop van driver.

Flexibility on finish times and shift times may vary so please take this into consideration before applying.

Van Driver Responsibilities include:

* Driving a 3.5t long wheel-based van delivering approx 40 drops per day in your first week, increasing week on week thereafter to local residential and commercial addresses.
* Adhering to standard work processes at all times.
* The depot covers EX postcode areas.
* Following 100% to sequence the route on the PDA (route planning device).

Van Driver Requirements:

* A full and valid UK Cat B Driving licence (manual licence).
* A maximum of 6 points on your licence.
* Experience of driving a 3.5t van is essential.
* Previous multi-drop experience is essential.
* Must have held driving licence for minimum of 12 months and be in current home address.
* We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, flexible and happy to work hard on their own initiative.
* We're looking for someone with good people skills that are helpful and friendly.
* You must be physically fit to be able to manually load parcels into a van (up to 30kg).
* You must be able to provide various documents for identity checks.


If you're looking to work for a reputable business in a busy environment then apply NOW.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve: • IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

We are now recruiting Royal Mail Relay Collection & Delivery Drivers at Exeter Relay Unit.

Job reference number 311697

Do you want to be part of a growing business? Do you enjoy the freedom of being on the road? Yes - then Collection and Delivery Driver may be the job for you.

The company

At Royal Mail Relay it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. We strive to attract, develop, promote and retain the best talent because it is our people who set us apart from the rest.

We are currently recruiting for Collection and Delivery Drivers to support our growing business. This is a great opportunity for those with the required skills, passion and drive to join us. You can help us to grow our business, exceed our customer expectations and succeed in our goals.

Royal Mail Relay is part of Royal Mail Group Ltd and as such we benefit from what a business of around 150,000 employees has to offer, from career opportunities to access to world-class benefits and support. We employ a diverse mix of people and aim to reflect the wider communities we serve. We’re passionate about creating an environment where people are able to give their best, and have been introducing a host of initiatives to support this.

Start your journey with us and apply today.

The roles

We have the following part time roles available ;

25 hours per week, working Monday, Friday & Saturday, 05:45am to 16:36pm

24 hours per week, working Monday, Friday & Saturday, 05:00am to 15:00pm

18 hours per week, working Thursday & Friday Nights, 19:00pm to 04:00am

7 hours per week, working Saturday Only, 04:00am to 11:00am

6 hours per week, working Saturday Only, 04:00am to 10:00am

Your day will start by planning your delivery route to a schedule, whilst multi drop experience is an advantage it is not essential; we are looking for reliable, trustworthy staff who can deliver our customers promise. The uniqueness of Royal Mail Relay means we are market leading in terms of quality for our customers and providing added value, in Royal Mail Relay we do go the extra mile!

Your responsibilities then include collecting and delivering pouches, parcels, tote boxes to small and large businesses in our portfolio. You will scan items on and off route to ensure tracking information is available to customers and colleagues. You must enjoy driving, even at peak hours and be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg and be willing to work paid overtime including possible Saturday overtime.

We are looking for positive team players who are willing and flexible enough to help colleagues ensure that all our customers get their items to their customers on time. You must enjoy customer interaction; have great communication/Interpersonal skills which will help us deliver our usual excellent customer service.

You will require the following:

• A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than 6 penalty points is essential but ideally a clean licence is preferred, please note you will be required to show this at assessment.
• Your driving licence must cover vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

The benefits

We are looking to offer Fixed Term contracts for 24 months with the following benefits for the right candidates:

Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.54 per hour plus shift allowance if applicable.

Please note that you must be flexible, (the above rates do not include any overtime).

Additional Benefits
• Opportunity to increase earning potential by working overtime
• 4.5 weeks holiday entitlement per annum, increasing with service
• Corporate discounts
• Company pension scheme after qualifying period
• Development opportunities
• Full Uniform supplied

Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this vacancy will be withdrawn.

This role requires you to work in a high security environment. If successful at interview, you can therefore typically expect to have a waiting period of up to 12 weeks while your application goes through our screening process. This process includes collecting references for your employment history in the last 5 years and also the completion of Financial Security Checks. Unfortunately if you have been the subject of bankruptcy proceedings, a county court judgement or have an Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA) in the past 6 years you will not be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

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Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Compensation: £28,924 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57439

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Mechanic at our Chivenor site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. With your skills and experience, you'll be undertaking the servicing, repair, maintenance and overhaul of vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties. You'll also be carrying out equipment examination to meet production requirements.

Day to day, you'll be carrying out work to the required standard and specification as detailed in accordance with customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, process plans and other technical publications. You'll also ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose.

• Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical equipment in line with skills and competency
• Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section / department Team Leader as soon as it is identified
• Creation of job cards and demanding material where the relevant ERP (SAP) training has been completed
• Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates / reports to current standards

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Chivenor. Your typical working pattern will be Monday - Thursday, 0700 - 1645.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic:

• Previous experience within similar role is required
• Hydraulics experience
• Dealership or Local Garage experience
• A real team player with the ability to adapt and build rapport

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:

• NVQ Level 3 Service and Repair

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
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.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• 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
• Growth opportunities
• Potential to develop skills

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date:04/06/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job ref: 311359

Starting salary of £23,290 (£11.75 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £824 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: Fixed Term

Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00 with up to two hours of scheduled attendance per day.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Exeter, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RL

The Benefits

• Medical Care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £24.41 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
• £71.76 per week driving allowance for 7.5 tonne vehicles
• Company pension scheme
• 4.5 weeks 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 7.5 tonnes (Cat C1). 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.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and everyone that works for us has the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We are always thinking ahead, and we’re always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you.

Trust is important to everything we do in Parcelforce. We want to build that trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview; and we mean your interview. We want to give you the opportunity to present us with your best examples. As a result, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place, to allow you time to prepare in advance. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and what a job with Parcelforce entails. Trust on the doorstep starts with you.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme