Total 155 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Somerset, TA8 1LA

Challenge-trg are recruiting Class 1 HGV Drivers for our client based in Taunton, TA2 8DB

We are recruiting to cover Mon-Fri shift patterns for telephone communication deliveries.

There are various start times available.

Job Role

This will be store deliveries to telephone communication sites and stores.

you will be required to use a hand held scanning terminal to scan labels on cages, pallets etc - training will be given.

There will be alot of hand balling on most items for the class 2 work

mixture of cages and boxes.

There will be a full days assessment you will be required to attend.

Rotas available

Monday to Friday

Rates

Days £18.04

Overtime £27.06

What the HGV Class 2 driver can expect:

Weekly Pay

Guaranteed minimum shift payment of 8 hours

Hourly Pay

24-hour assistance night operation team

The Requirements from the HGV Class 1 Driver

• A full Class 1 HGV Licence held for Min 2 years required
• A valid Drivers CPC Card
• A digital tachograph card
• A full understanding of WTD legislation
• Reliable and excellent time keeping
• Flexible with start times & working days

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role

Our Customer Delivery Driver rate of pay starts from £12.92 an hour; this increases to £14.05 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.

What’s 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

About us

Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.

It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.

We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.

But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.

We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers

Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.

For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Transport Compliance Supervisor

Shepton Mallet

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Compliance Supervisor at our Shepton Mallet site.

The position of Transport Compliance Supervisor involves:

• Reports and liaises with the Transport Manager to ensure Transport, Driver and MHE compliance processes are being followed and implemented correctly.
• Planning vehicle servicing and repair schedules by liaising with both internal and external maintenance providers.
• Assist, conduct and complete investigation's on incidents, accidents for the Transport Manager.
• Monitor & update internal vehicle & driver compliance systems across a range of customer contracts.
• Working alongside the transport/warehouse team to ensure operational compliance requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive KPI and reports related to transport, driver and MHE operational compliance.
• Provide driver training reports to support in arranging training and maintenance booking requirements.
• Liaise with the vehicle asset yearly planner, reports for vehicle servicing requirements such us MOT's, loaded brake tests, weight test & LOLER etc.
• Oversee compliance and Health & Safety issues, ensuring all standards are met.
• Provide timely and professional responses to all queries via email, phone, and face-to-face interactions.
• Conduct driver licence checks using TruLicence.
• Debriefing drivers including going over infringements and ensuring drivers understand the needs of staying compliant with working time directive.
• Complete gate checks with drivers before they leave the depot to ensure we remain compliant.
• Complete Driver licence checks every 6 months as per company policy.
• Training drivers in the use of company phone apps.
• General administration duties to include filing, scanning and data input.

Essential skills required for Transport Compliance Supervisor:

• Proven experience in transport operations and compliance.
• Excellent understanding of DVSA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with external and internal stakeholders.
• Strong strategic focus and continuous improvement experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• Working to deadlines.
• Solution driven and Flexible approach to your work.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Transport Compliance Supervisor is between £30,000pa - £33,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
• Retail discounts with Hapi*

• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Transport Compliance Supervisor position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Depot Manager

Shepton Mallet, Pallet Networks

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Depot Manager for our customer site in Shepton Mallet. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position will manage the Pallet Networks of the Shepton Mallet operations, covering three pallet networks.

The position of Depot Manager involves:

• You will have full P&L responsibility for the Depot reporting into the General Manager.
• Oversee the resourcing, organising and managing the transport activities, including responsibility for all operational and legal compliance.
• Leading and motivating a team of circa 60, including drivers, warehouse and office staff.
• Responsibility for circa 35 vehicles operating day and night.
• Perform regular meetings with Transport Manager and Supervisors to ensure all areas of vehicle & driver legal compliance, Health and Safety and transport planning are monitored, reviewed and any actions required are in place.
• Managing and being the key point of contact for all customers, developing and growing the business. Ensuring all opportunities to grow the future of the business are taken.
• Set objectives and measure relevant financial and operational KPI's to General Manager.
• Ensure Budget constraints are met and assist in production of future Budgets.
• Identifying peaks and troughs within the Business Area and identify areas of improvement.
• Identifying any areas that are underperforming and put in place strategy plans for improvement.
• Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety and compliance.
• Producing statistics as required for customer meetings.
• Conduct annual PDR interviews with direct reports.

Essential skills required for Depot Manager:

• Must hold international or national CPC qualification and previous Transport Management experience.
• Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours and WTD's.
• Track record of leading successful change.
• Proven experience in customer relationship management.
• Have managed financial budgets and annual Profit and Loss responsibility.
• Strong evidence of management skills and making key business decisions.
• Capability to advise and motivate team to deliver results for the business.
• Ability to present to Senior Key contacts within the business and to external customers.
• Must be able to be flexible in the role due to operating hours and customer demands.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• IT literate including MS Office. Strong analytic ability in review data and reports.

Desirable skills required for Depot Manager:

• Previous knowledge and experience of working in the Pallet Networks.

Why Gregory Distribution?

• Salary for Depot Manager is between £50,000pa - £55,000pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday, 08:30hrs to 17:30hrs.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme*

• Retail discounts with Hapi*
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
• Christmas Savings Club*
• Black Circle Tyre discount*
• Leading industry qualifications*
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications, we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Interested applicants for Depot Manager position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

The Gregory Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
OTE: £41,000
Location: Evesham

Benefits:
Staff Discounts
Staff Events
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance

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: 48592

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Bath

Hours: Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings on a rota

Salary: Up to £38,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £45,000)

Ref: OC17969

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

Benefits:

• Attractive Pension.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme.
• Employee Discount.
• Career Development.
• Long Service recognition.
• Additional holiday allowance with length of service.

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.

Car Drivers Wanted
Location: Portbury Dock (BS20)

As a car compound driver you will be driving brand new cars around on site, moving cards from compound to compound and parking to company standard.

Hours: Monday-Friday 7.30am-5pm
Weekly pay - £11.44 per hour

Must hold a full UK Manual driving licence (Cat B) - with maximum of 6 points on licence.
Immediate start.

If you wish to apply or if you require further information, please call Gi Group Bristol on 01174569777

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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