Total 72 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Reading, RG1 4HJ

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 309512
Location: Reading; Henley on Thames Delivery Office, RG9 1AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 15:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon-Fri, working between 15:00 and 18:00

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to a telephone screening call and if successful, this will be followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

If your application is successful, the next step will be a screening call, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

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/

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Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 309511
Location: Reading Delivery Office, RG27 9ZZ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon-Fri, working between 14:00 and 18:00

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to a telephone screening call and if successful, this will be followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

If your application is successful, the next step will be a screening call, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

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

360 Driver

I am looking for an experienced 360 driver to start on site in Beckenham for April 2024

Please see the below for all duties on this project.

Duties

• Foundations
• Muck Shifting
• Working around tight spaces and services
• Grading, spreading and leveling.

Job info: 360 Driver

Rate: Negotiable (dependent on experience and ticket)

Location: Beckenham

Site Hours: 07:30 - 17.30

Start date- April 2024

Requirements:

• CSCS
• 360 Ticket above and below 10 tonne (NPORS or CPCS)
• MUST HAVE: Lifting ops

Are you interested? Give Tom Rogers a call on 01622357230 option 2 for more information.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

An opportunity to join the UK's Largest Independent Motor Factor.

We currently have a vacancy for a Stores Person/Driver at our Reading branch.

You must be willing to learn, be reliable, have good time keeping and willing to work as part of a team

Full training will be given with opportunity to progress in the future.

You will need to be physically fit as lifting of heavy boxes and parts will be necessary and you must be able to work in a timely manner and have a great attention to detail.

Working schedule would be Monday to Friday. Alternate Saturdays 8:00am - 12:30pm

Job ref: 307124

Salary: £22,833 per annum (£11.51 per hour), increasing to £25,175 per annum (£12.69 per hour) on completion of a 6 month probation period (based on a 38 hour full time), plus an additional supplement of £824 per annum pro rota.

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: Permanent

Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Tuesday to Saturday, 07:30 - 15:06 with up to two hours of schduled attendance per day.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Reading, Reading, RG2 0JD

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
• 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 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). 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/

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Daniel Owen are pleased to be working with a local and leading Vehicle Servicing and Finance company based in the heart of Reading; recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their rapidly expanding team.

Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vehicle Damage Assessor with expertise in Audatex to join a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in accurately assessing and appraising vehicle damage, ensuring efficient claim processing and excellent customer service. As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will utilise your in-depth knowledge of Audatex software to streamline the estimation process and contribute to the overall success of our automotive repair operations.

Responsibilities:

Damage Assessment:

• Conduct thorough assessments of vehicle damage, both exterior and interior, utilising Audatex software to ensure precise and detailed evaluations.
• Collaborate with insurance adjusters, repair technicians, and other relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information for accurate damage assessments.

Audatex Software Utilisation:

• Demonstrate proficiency in using Audatex software to generate comprehensive repair estimates, factoring in labour, parts, and materials costs.
• Stay updated on the latest features and updates in Audatex to maximise efficiency and accuracy in the assessment process.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare detailed and clear reports on damage assessments, including photographs and supporting documentation, to assist in the claims and repair process.
• Ensure all assessments comply with industry standards, insurance regulations, and company policies.

Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with insurance professionals, repair technicians, and customers to explain assessment findings and answer any related queries.
• Collaborate with team members to provide timely updates on assessments and contribute to the overall work flow efficiency.

Quality Control:

• Implement quality control measures to verify the accuracy of assessments and estimates, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of processes and work flows to enhance overall service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Damage Assessor, with a focus on Audatex software utilisation.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive repair processes, parts, and labour costs.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytic skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and insurance practices.
• Certification or training in Audatex software is highly desirable.

If interested, Please apply today with your most updated CV.

Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role as a Motor Vehicle teacher:
As the motor vehicle teacher at Reading college, you will teach the full spectrum of our Motor Vehicle courses to our students. A background in Motor Vehicle work is essential, together with experience of new technology including hybrid.
In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners

• Level 3 or above qualification in relevant subject area
• Educated to GCSE level 4/C or equivalent including Math & English
• Industry experience
• Experience of hybrid technology

This is a full time, permanent contract.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.
We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.
Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list.


The closing date for applications to this role is 12/01/2024

Fleet Vehicle Technician

- Up To £35,000 Basic Salary + Bonus (OTE £41,000)
- 42.5 Hour Week Monday To Friday / Saturday Morning Rota (Overtime Paid)
- Overtime Paid At x 1.5!
- National Fleet Workshop Environment
- 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Fleet Vehicle Technician within a Vehicle Fleet Specialist located in Reading.

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

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

Typical Duties as a Fleet 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

Fleet 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 Fleet Vehicle Technician role is up to £35,000 basic with OTE of circa £41,000.

Hours of work in this Fleet Vehicle Technician role are Monday To Friday with Saturday mornings on a rota.

To apply for this Fleet Vehicle Technician position, please forward your CV to Dee Hogger 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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VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic: Up To £39,000
OTE: £44,000
Location: Reading

A proactive, consistent and efficient Vehicle Technician with an attention to detail in all their work required for Dealership. As Vehicle Technician you will be a team player with great work ethic.

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 Technician
·NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Good attitude and a time-conscious individual
·Full clean UK Driving Licence
Please contact Kelsey White @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 43775

An opportunity to join the UK's Largest Independent Motor Factor.

We currently have a vacancy for a Stores Person/Driver at our Reading branch.

Day to day duties include but not limited to:

* To ensure all company stock is correctly and safely stored.

* Picking and loading customers orders

* To ensure all paperwork pertaining to company stock is checked and processed in line with the company procedures

* To ensure regular stock takes are carried out in line with company procedures and all anomalies reported to the branch manager

* To assist the branch manager with replenishment off shop merchandise and maintaining a clean and tidy appearance and a professional image for customers

* To deliver to our local customers when needed

* Booking in paperwork on our computer system

* Keeping the stores area clean and tidy

* Using company land line to speak to supplier/customers.

You must be willing to learn, be reliable, have good time keeping and willing to work as part of a team

Full training will be given with opportunity to progress in the future.

You will need to be physically fit as lifting of heavy boxes and parts will be necessary and you must be able to work in a timely manner and have a great attention to detail.

Working schedule would be Monday to Friday. Alternate Saturdays 8:00am - 12:30pm

Milk & More delivers daily essentials to more than 500,000 homes in Britain, via a network of 57 local fulfilment centres. The milkman is arguably the original home delivery service and Milk & More is ensuring that this great British tradition continues to flourish.
Join Us, Become A… Home Delivery Driver

Milk & More has a unique business model, which meets the needs of consumers by delivering through the night in time for breakfast. It delivers British milk (in its iconic 1 pint glass reusable bottles) and artisan groceries to the doorsteps of nearly 350,000 households. We make 1 million deliveries each week via one of the UK’s largest fleet of electric vehicles. Milk & More’s range is ideal for people who are looking commit to a pointless-plastic-free future, with 97% of all product packaging fitting into the circular economy, meaning it's fully reusable, recyclable or compostable.
We are looking for people who can play their part in this by joining our team to become a Home Delivery Driver and be part of this sustainable business, delivering quality goods and products, all while helping the environment.

Furthermore, Milk & More is making sure the great British tradition of milk delivery is here for generations to come.

What you should expect:

- Approximately 48 hours which will be covered over a period of 6 nights
- Sunday-Friday nights
- All products pre-picked ready to load & commence deliveries
- A physically demanding role where you will certainly get your steps in
- With our new advanced technology & vehicles, you will be provided with all the tools required, all you need to do is follow the instructions with accuracy and attention to detail
- Full training is provided – there is always a team of managers & colleagues ready to support you when required
- You will be provided with uniform and full personal protective equipment; the safety of our drivers is paramount
- A company brand to be proud of – want to know more, take a look at our video ‘Life as a Home Delivery Driver’


Challenges:

- Most of your time at work will be spent alone but you are very much part of the Milk & More team
- Delivering to our customers before 7am, 6 nights a week, as determined by the route for that night
- The Great British weather – working outside, at night in all conditions

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Skills & Experience:

- Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
- Can do attitude with a desire to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations
- You must enjoy working alone and at night and be physically fit to meet the demands of the role

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Salary & Company Benefits:

- Salary of £26,654 per annum
- Monthly paid
- 25 days annual leave
- 20% Staff Discount
- Life Assurance x2
- Company Pension Scheme
- Career Progression is available
- Our delivery drivers have access to an exclusive rewards platform with money, health & lifestyle benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, critical illness & home technology and a discounts scheme offering over 800 discounts online & in-store.

Class 2 Driver

Vanta Staffing Reading is recruiting a Class 2 Driver to work for our refuse client based in Reading. This role would suit candidates looking for ongoing, consistent work; please apply to avoid disappointment!

As a Class 2 Driver, you will need to have:

• Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply
• Be able to work in a team completing refuse pick-ups around the local area
• Have a valid CPC and digi tacho
• No more than 6 points (No DR or IN)

Details:

• Salary: £16ph - Paye / £19.61ph - Umbrella
• Working hours: Monday to Friday - (Early Starts - 06:00 am)
• Location: Reading
• Duration: Ongoing

Role of a Class 2 Driver

• Be able to complete refuse pick-ups around the local area
• Working in a team of three
• Complete vehicle checks
• Be flexible with working early mornings

If you are interested in the role, please don't hesitate to apply.