Total 112 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 3AH

Connect Driver Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Driver/Cleaner to join our client on a full-time on-going basis in Wester Hailes.

Applicants must be able to get to Westside Plaza shopping centre in the EH14 postcode.

Immediate starts available.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift

Pay rates: £11.68 per hour

You will be required to clean communal stairwells and public areas within a team of 2.

The successful Driver/Cleaner will have a driving licence, but transport is provided between work sites. Experience in a cleaning or similar environment is desirable. Applicants must also have:

• A driving licence held for at least 1 year as well as access to your own transport
• A maximum of 6 points with no DR, DD, DG, IN, or TT codes
• A friendly and professional nature
• An ability to work well in a team or as an individual

Get Connected and apply now by calling our driving team on 0141 404 1325.

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Grade 7, salary range: £37,099 - £44,263

College of Science and Engineering, School of Informatics

Full time (35 hours per week)

Fixed term for 3 years

1 post available


The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Field Trials Vehicle Engineer, on a fixed term contract for 3 years, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.


The Opportunity:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide vehicle engineering technical and logistical expertise to the research activities of the School’s newly established Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory. This involves all aspects of safely conducting field experiments with connected and autonomous vehicles, both within campus environments and on public roads.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

-Background in vehicle engineering, such as from a specialised degree
-Experience working in an industrial or research environment, involving the operation of vehicles, robots and complex hardware-software eco-systems
-Experience supporting and coordinating technical activities simultaneously across multiple research projects
-Familiarity with ADAS/ADS field trials, including safety cases and associated protocols
-Project management, problem solving and communication skills
-Feedback is only provided to interviewed candidates. Please ensure a CV and supporting statement is provided in your application.


Further enquiries may be addressed to Ram Ramamoorthy: s.ramamoorthy@ed.ac.uk

Vehicle Technician

- Edinburgh area
- Basic Salary up to £34,000
- OTE and Bonuses up to £38,500+
- 42.5 hour working week

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Vehicle Technician within a Vehicle Hire Business located in Edinburgh.

Our Automotive Client has a need for a Vehicle Technician who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative.

The ideal Motor Trade Vehicle Technician will be fully qualified and experienced within the Vehicle Technician role.

Typical Duties as a Vehicle Technician include but are not limited to:

- Carrying out Servicing and Repairs to a variety of Vehicles
- MOT Testing
- Performing Diagnostic Testing to identify Vehicle Faults.
- Ensuring that paperwork is completed to the highest of standards

Vehicle Technician Requirements:

- A Fully Qualified Vehicle Technician NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- A Current and Valid UK Driving Licence
- Dedicated and committed approach.
- Your job as a Vehicle Technician will be your passion and you will enjoy all aspects of your work.
- Your own Vehicle Technician tools

The salary of this Vehicle Technician role is up to £34,000 basic with OTE of circa £38,500.

Hours of work in this Vehicle Technician role are 42.5 hour working weeks

To apply for this Vehicle Technician position, please forward your CV to Kevin Barnbrook quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a New Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Garage Mechanic, Vehicle Technician or Technical Roles within the Motor Trade be sure to contact us today.

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About The Role
The main purpose of the role is to ensure the safe transfer of Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRM) through the airport terminal in a timely manner, providing mobility assistance and enabling passengers to enjoy all aspects of the airport experience.

We are looking for a customer focused and friendly individual to join our team of workers and help create a memorable experience for every visitor to the airport.

Main Duties:

• Meet and greet arriving/departing/transferring Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRM)
• Communicate effectively with the passengers and staff
• Assist Passengers with Restricted Mobility (PRM) at drop off/pick up points, airline check-In, airport security and pre-boarding aircraft.
• In a safely manner, assist in the transfer of passengers from aircraft to airport terminal using various equipment
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations.
• Use company equipment responsibly ensuring all equipment

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Ability to communicate with people and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to lift passengers in accordance with manual handling guidelines.

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme 'OCS Stars'- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Job Role - Yard Driver

Salary - £22,150 (£10.62 an hour)

Location – BCA Edinburgh

Working Hours – 40 hours a week Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30

Flexibility over working hours and Part Time working also considered.

Type of Employment – Permanent

Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.

Now, this is where you fit in…

We’re looking for down-to-earth people, with bags of energy, ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations and Driving teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

Main purpose of the role

To assist with the daily operations of a busy auction centre through driving and parking various types of vehicles around the yard. Due to the size of our Auction Centres our Yard Operative roles may require a lot of walking and being on your feet throughout the day in all types of weather conditions.

Your key responsibilities will be:

- Moving a high volume of vehicles between the yard

- Be responsible for jump starting vehicles when needed, on-site training provided

- Politely refer any issues, queries, or complaints to the relevant manager

- Undertake any other tasks in the yard department to ensure that operational requirements are met

To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:

- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence

- Happy to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions

- Able to follow instructions and work to tight deadlines

- Willingness to help other departments out when needed

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:


Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance (role dependent)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Access to trained mental health first aiders


And so much more…

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

Driver and Sales Assistant, Edinburgh West.

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

• You will spend 30% of your time driving and the remainder in-store as a sales colleague, so it is important that you have a background in sales/retail

Their decorator centre in Edinburgh West is looking for a new Driver and Sales Assistant, providing excellent, friendly service to professional decorators, contractors and DIY enthusiasts, you'll use your knowledge of the local area to carry out deliveries to homes and businesses. You'll build relationships with customers and from time to time you'll also be asked to help support the team in store, serving customers, merchandising displays and giving expert advice on products.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills. They even provide a complete driver training programme - all you need is a full driver's license.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships)

More about the company.

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Sales Assistant-Driver

Salary: £10.80 Per Hour, Plus Quarterly Bonus
Location: Edinburgh West
Region: North - 1
Contract Details: Permanent

If you are good at building a rapport with a wide range of people, own a positive outlook and have a UK driving license, then our hybrid Sales Assistant-Driver role at Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about providing great customer service to professionals & DIY enthusiasts, in store and when carrying out deliveries to homes and businesses.

The role

• You will spend 30% of your time driving and the remainder in-store as a sales colleague, so it is important that you have a background in sales/retail

• Mix paint to customer requirements
• Engage with customers and provide product advice
• Deliver orders to customers
• Collaborate with colleagues to reach store targets
• Follow the merchandising plan to restock the shop floor
• Provide feedback to improve our overall service to customers
• Carry out daily/weekly van inspections & report any concerns
• Provide great customer service

About you

• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Calm under pressure
• Able to operate electronic tills
• Valid driving licence
• Enjoys ongoing coaching & support to advance career & build skills
• Likes a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

What we offer
We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount, including family & friends,
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme
• including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres
Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 240 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. ​