Total 68 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Reading, RG1 5UZ

Salary: £44,081 pa OTE (£38k pa + £2,400 pa bonus OTE + Overtime)
Weekly Hours: 42.5 /week MON-FRI 08:00-17:30 + every other SAT 8:00-12:00 (Paid at time and half)
If you are a proven Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester or Automotive Mechanic seeking the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
About us: We are the UK's leading vehicle rental specialists that you may not have heard of. Our branches cover the UK, Ireland and Spain, our workshops maintain and repair our own fleet. Within the UK we operate circa 49,000 Vans and 19,000 Cars so there is a good variety of vehicles to work on.
We proudly offer our Vehicle Technicians: greater work/life balance, clear career progression opportunities, excellent paid-to-train Training Retention Bonuses, and arguably a more manageable workload than you would find in the wider Automotive industry. About you: As a Vehicle Technician you are responsible for the maintenance and repair of our vehicles to ensure they are safe and legally compliant for our customers to hire. If you are Level 2 Qualified Technician with at least 3 years employment as a technician/mechanic or fully qualified Level 3 Technician / Mechanic, we would love to hear from you. About our training: We have our own internal IMI accredited training department, where we can upskill you on such things as Hybrid & EV vehicle repair, Tail lift, braking systems, electrics etc:
For those trained to Level 2, you can take a training needs analysis so we can build a personalised training program for you to increase your skillset. About your benefits: An excellent basic salary, but there is much more available at Northgate Vehicle Hire than that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but are not limited to) …

Fantastic bonus scheme (Up to 8% of Salary) (not time saved)
Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
Free life assurance
Well-being services (incl. Colleague Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance).
Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.
Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
We're excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

With over 60 branches nationwide, Northgate Vehicle Hire are the UK’s go-to provider of light commercial vehicle rental solutions, partnering with some of the country’s most well-known organisations. We have gained a reputation for being at the forefront of the LCV sector and for helping our customers when they need us most.
And we’re also part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Few other companies can match the support, development opportunities and long-term security we offer. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.
We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.
Keep your career moving, smarter.

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HGV Driver Class 1 - Tesco Reading, RG2 0PN

You must hold a valid LGV C+E, HGV 1, Class 1 UK licence with no more than 6 points (due to insurance policy), a UK digital tachograph card & a full DQC (CPC card) and need to provide a DVLA licence check code to proceed to assessment interview. You must currently live within a reasonable commute to Reading to progress to assessment stage.

• Days	£18.013
  Nights 22:00 - 06:00	£22.516
  Weekend	£23.957
  Weekend Nights	£23.957
  Bank Holidays Days	£27.020
  Bank Holidays Nights	£31.523
  Overtime Days (46.25 hours)	£27.020
  Overtime Nights (over 46.25 hours)	£31.523
  Overtime Weekend (over 46.25 hours)	£32.964
  Overtime Weekend Nights (over 46.25 hours)	£32.964

Benefits

• Flexible pay with Wagestream - Cash out your earnings when you need to.
• Assessment day paid if passed and started
• Mapped-out routes
• Easy clean straightforward cages, no hand-balling
• Paid Breaks
• Holiday pay
• Flexible work patterns available
• Fixed shift patterns
• Average 10.5 Hours per day with additional hours available
• PAYE earnings meet all income criteria for mortgages and loans.
• Employment rights associated with being PAYE
• Weekly stat dates
• Free uniform
• Subsidised canteen with free hot drinks
• High quality vehicles
• Opportunities to develop
• Potential courses and upskilling sessions provided by Challenge-trg Skills

Role

• Ensuring our products reach our clients stores on time and in good condition
• Accurate time keeping following the working time directive independently to guarantee no infringements
• A representative of our brand and Tesco whilst liaising with colleagues and potentially customers
• Adhere to all training and processes

Apply online otherwise Call, Text or Whats App our team on 07361597538

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

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Supply Chain Risk Manager you will be accountable for implementing and maintaining an enhanced supplier risk management strategy across the Procurement and Commercial function to minimize and mitigate risks. The role holder will ensure that supply chain risks are fully defined and can be measured across the group and within the supply chain, utilising and embedding software to support SSE's activities. This role will also support broader sustainability drivers and ambitions and ensure the way in which SSE procures goods, works or services is conducted in a sustainable way.

This role will interact with SSE's central Procurement & Commercial team and will be responsible for providing guidance and improving the approach to supplier risk management, helping provide insights and intelligence on global supply chain activities. The role holder will also be responsible for setting standards that must be followed when purchasing goods, works or services in high-risk countries or jurisdictions and consider all aspects of risk (financial, geo-political, information security, regulatory, quality, CSR).

Key Accountabilities

- Lead & develop a documented approach on Supply Chain Risk strategy that can be adopted when operating in high-risk countries/jurisdictions that can be embedded across the Procurement & Commercial function, providing insight on any industry changes and allowing SSE to maintain a leading position in the UK and Globally.

- Develop a digital approach and the potential adoption of risk management software for supply chain to manage significant volumes of data and information so that key stakeholders (in P&C and across the business units) are kept abreast of threats in the market and what impact this may have on SSE's performance and decision making.

- Regular engagement and open support on any cross-over areas with SSE's Sustainable Procurement approach and wider business sustainability objectives, such as the impact and responsible sourcing of Critical Minerals in our industry.

- Support the wider corporate agenda on our Risk approach and provide input and guidance on supply chain activity to Group reports or strategy papers, as well as providing detail and context in critical investor briefs that are CEO led.

What do I need?

- Practical experience of successfully developing and implementing a supply chain risk approach, preferably for a large and complex organisation.

- A good understanding of the supply chain risks (ESG, financial, geo-political, location based) and opportunities facing companies in the energy sector.

- Extensive project management experience, with the ability to manage numerous projects at once and work with a range of stakeholders, including supply chain partners, peers, technical specialists, and communications teams.

- Ability to read the wider market and understand areas of threat to the long-term strategy of SSE.

- Ability to define and deliver solutions to meet business challenges and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

About our Business

At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Europcar is looking for Drivers

You've probably heard of Europcar. You probably think we just rent cars at the airport. We do so much more!

Would you like to be part of the Europcar team? We are looking for Drivers to deliver and collect our vehicles for our customers. You'll be working in and around the latest vehicles on the road - most of our cars are less than a year old and our vans are less than 18 months old. And you'll be at the frontline of the customer relationship with our brand.

You could be the first person a customer meets from Europcar. Creating a great impression is vital. Having a confident manner is also important because you will prepare the vehicle for the customer and deliver it with a good handover.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Starting on 5.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced Maternity Leave (subject to service and earning qualifications)
• Pension
• Discounted car hire rates across our network
• 20% discount on EE mobile phone contracts*
• Confidential legal and support service through BUPA
• Career progression and development

*forms part of current non contractual benefit offering

Main responsibilities:

• Delivery & collection of vehicles
• Preparation of company vehicles
• Identify any fleet maintenance issues
• Deliver world class customer service
• Become part of a successful team

What we are looking for:

• A full, valid clean driving licence, with a minimum of 4 years driving experience is required
• Flexibility in your working hours, including availability during the day, evenings and weekends - our locations can offer you a wide variety of shifts.
• Reliable, flexible, positive and professional
• Good team player
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the business
• A keen and enthusiastic nature

Why choose Europcar?

We operate a wide range of vehicle mobility products including vehicle rental and car sharing services. We help businesses keep their people on the road in low emission vehicles and we're adding more electric vehicles to our fleet every day. We supply the vans that are used to deliver your online shopping. And, we think most importantly, we provide a working environment for our colleagues that is flexible and nurtures their career ambitions. Everyone counts at Europcar.

We are now building our operations for growth over the coming year. As part of a global organisation we have big ambitions, and everyone who is part of our team can make a contribution to - and benefit from - our success.

Joining the team of this market leading brand will give you the opportunity to progress your career in the rental industry. Europcar is committed to helping employees develop market-leading skills through ongoing training and development.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a successful Driver within Europcar, then please apply today!

Agencies - Please do not send any speculative candidates or CVs in response to this advert. The Company will not accept any terms and conditions based on a speculative applications being sent.

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Job Description: Day to Day Supply Teacher/Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Temporary, flexible working (1-5 days per week)

Location: Reading

Salary: £140-£170 per day


About Us:

We are a reputable education agency that specializes in providing quality supply teachers and cover supervisors to schools in and around the Bracknell area. Our mission is to support schools in maintaining a high standard of education, even in the absence of regular teaching staff. We strive to ensure that every classroom experience is productive, engaging, and nurturing for students.


Job Summary:

We are currently seeking fully qualified teachers or experienced cover supervisors to join our team as Day to Day Supply staff. This position offers flexible working hours, allowing you to work between 1-5 days per week according to your availability. As a Day to Day Supply Teacher/Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons, maintaining classroom discipline, and ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of regular teaching staff.


Key Responsibilities:

- Delivering pre-prepared lessons across various subjects and year groups, following school policies and schemes of work.

- Managing classroom behavior, ensuring a calm and focused environment conducive to learning.

- Adapting teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students and maintaining an inclusive classroom environment.

- Building positive relationships with students, promoting engagement, and fostering a love for learning.5
- Collaborating with school staff to ensure smooth transitions for both students and colleagues.

- Following school policies and procedures, including marking and assessing student work.


Requirements:

- Fully qualified teacher (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification OR experienced cover supervisor.

- Proven experience working in a classroom environment, preferably within the UK education system.

- Excellent behavior management skills with the ability to create a positive learning atmosphere.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.

- Flexibility and adaptability to work across different year groups and subjects.

- Organizational skills to ensure effective delivery of pre-prepared lessons and activities.


Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive daily rates ranging from £140-£160, dependent on qualifications and experience.

- Flexible working hours, enabling you to choose the number of days per week you wish to work.

- Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of educational settings and year groups.


Application Process:

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.


Note: This job description is provided as a general overview and may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of individual schools.


We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic and committed individuals to our team of Day to Day Supply staff!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Can you offer experience as a C&E Driver, HGV Driver or LGV Driver?

Do you own a Class C&E HGV/LGV Licence, Driver Training Card, and a valid tachograph card or Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)?

A fast-growing UK-wide business has multiple C&E Driver vacancies for its expanding fleet of 300 vehicles.

Fred Sherwood & Sons Transport is a stable and privately owned waste removal and aggregate delivery specialist.

We offer...

• A highly competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus pay – based on vehicle profitability and attendance
• A profitable and growing business
• A loyal, friendly workforce; many of us have been here for 10-plus years
• Full Training given

All vehicles in our fleet are under five years old and have a sleeper cab, microwave and fridge.

The Role:

Covering the UK, you’ll be driving LGV or HGV vehicles.

Organised and a confident communicator, you’ll need to understand schedules, instructions, journey plans and customer requests.

The Key Requirements:

• MUST HAVES – Class C&E HGV/LGV Licence, Driver Training Card, and a valid tachograph card or Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). Epic card preferred but not essential.
• Previous employment as an HGV Driver
• Professional and presentable – keeping your (provided) workwear in good condition
• English language – proficient enough to understand simple work instructions and schedules


Interested?

Please call 01509 509020 and ask for Vic or Gary.

We are looking for a full time professional, prompt and experienced chauffeur to join our company.

- You must have a valid PCO licence/Private Hire License

- You will be Self-employed

- Smartly dressed

- Weekly invoice payment is guaranteed, 1 weeks in arrears.

- No more than 6 points on your driving licence

- Minimum (1) years as a Chauffeur/Private Hire Driver

- You must speak English fluently and clearly

- All Expenses, including fuel, is covered by us

- No rent fee for the vehicles

-5 days a week

- Hiring ASAP!

Benefits:

Company car
Company suit
Excellent rates of pay

Supply Chain Customer Service Advisor
Responsibilities:

• Be the go-to person for operational teams when they encounter purchasing problems.
• Work with suppliers to resolve these issues to the satisfaction of the operational contact.
• Assist locations in requesting new suppliers.
• Ensure they follow the correct procedures during supplier onboarding.
• Be the go-to person for operational teams when they encounter purchasing problems.
• Work with suppliers to resolve these issues to the satisfaction of the operational contact.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding unit openings and closures.
• Request new accounts for units and confirm with operational teams.
• Help suppliers with PDF invoicing queries.
• Handle complaints promptly by liaising with suppliers.
• Ensure timely responses and resolution.
• Keep the CSL updated with default price levels and other relevant information.
• Add new units and make the necessary changes based on supply chain requests.
• Coordinate price level changes with suppliers.
• Address queries related to unit prices.

Skills needed:

• Can handle pressure well and prioritise effectively.
• Takes individual responsibility.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent at handling customers.
• Analyses and acts on management information.
• Focused on achieving goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and ready for industry changes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Salary: £41,000 OTE (£35k Basic + Bonus + Overtime)
Hours: 42.5 /week MON-FRI 08:00-17:30 + every other SAT 8:00-12:00 (Paid at time and half)
If you are a proven Vehicle Technician, Service Technician, MOT Tester or Automotive Mechanic seeking the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Join the UK’s leading vehicle rental specialists in this fantastic opportunity as a Vehicle Technician at our fully equipped, crisp, and modern workshop in Reading, and take advantage of our fantastic OTE of up to £41,000 (£35k basic pa + £2,400 pa bonus OTE + Training Retention Bonuses up to £1,500 + Overtime).
We proudly offer our Vehicle Technicians: greater work/life balance, clear career progression opportunities, excellent paid-to-train Training Retention Bonuses, and arguably a more manageable workload than you would find in the wider Automotive industry.
Our IMI Accredited Training Academy provides eligible staff members excellent training and retention cash bonuses in:

Diagnostics: IDS / Texa / Star / Diag Box
Hybrid & EV Vehicle Repair
Braking Systems
Tail Lifts
Electrics

Your benefits:
Some of our most popular benefits include (but are not limited to) …

Fantastic bonus scheme (Up to 8% of Salary) (not time saved)
Regular enhanced overtime, paid at time and a half (subject to business needs)
Annual training bonus (up to £1,500 pa)
24 days annual leave rising to 26 with service (+ bank holidays) and an extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday.
Free Life Assurance
Well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
Discounted, flexible Gym memberships.
Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.
Our Benefits App offers unlimited access to a vast range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Curry's, and B&Q & Wickes, to name just a few)
We're so excited to have recently launched Wagestream for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!

We are also part of something bigger – with over 60 Northgate Vehicle Hire branches nationwide, we are a crucial part of one of the UK's most influential Automotive groups. Redde Northgate - few other businesses can offer you the support and long-term security as us; this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career! So what are you waiting for?
Apply to be our newest Vehicle Technician today!

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Challenge-trg are recruiting Class 1 HGV Drivers for our client based in Crewe.
We are recruiting to cover shift patterns including weekend coverage for store deliveries and trunking.

There are various start times available with a current average shift length of 10-12 hours

Rotas available

Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 16:00

Rates

Days £17.73

Nights £18.85

Paid assessment required, This will be regular ongoing work

What the HGV Class 1 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

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

Distribution Trainee Engineers - September 2024 Intake

Trainee Engineer - September 2024 Intake

Base Location: Aldershot, Basingstoke, Isle of Wight, Melksham, New Forest, Oxford, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Theale, West London

Salary: £21,795 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Start date: September 2024

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time

What is the Role?

Our Distribution Trainee Engineer programme lasts for three years and combines academic study with work-based experience. You will have the opportunity to study towards a HNC in Electrical Engineering and a Project Management qualification.

The Distribution Trainee Engineer programme is designed to build the foundation blocks of your electrical engineering career within the Distribution business, focussing on being an operational engineer in the field. Providing you with great opportunities to be exposed to engineering excellence across our business whilst developing your academic, theoretical, and practical skills. You will work towards becoming a Low Voltage Switcher and a High Voltage Switcher, maintaining Network integrity and safety whilst ensuring safe and reliable supply of electricity to our customers. Your role will be integral to the daily operation, repair and design of the Network whilst supporting the drive towards a Distribution NetZero.

Here at SSEN we recognise the importance of continuous professional development and celebrating engineering excellence. As an SSEN engineering trainee you will have access to our Engineering Professional Development Forum to assist you in further progressing your Engineering skills.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to be:

- Highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.

- Flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team.

- Comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst attending college or on placements across SSE.

- Have a driving license or currently learning to drive.

For entrance onto the educational aspect of our programme it's important that you have, or expect to achieve the below qualifications prior to starting the programme in September 2024:

- 3 Scottish Highers at grade BCC or above including Maths, OR 2 A levels at grade CC or above and including maths
- National 5 Physics or Engineering Science plus English at grade C or above, OR GCSE Physics and English at grade C or above, or equivalent

- We are happy to accept applications from candidates with equivalent level engineering.

We are unable to accept a HNC in electrical engineering for this programme as this will be the qualification that you will be studying on the programme. Please consider applying for the Higher Apprenticeship Electrical Power Networks Engineering role or other programmes if you already hold this qualification.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

You are provided additional support, training and guidance whilst on your Apprenticeship journey to ensure you can make a fantastic start to your engineering career within SSEN. Here at SSEN we recognise the importance of continuous professional development and celebrating engineering excellence as an SSEN engineering apprentice you will have access to our Engineering Professional Development Forum to assist you in further progressing your Engineering skills.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be made online and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

We ask you to complete only one application during the apprentice and trainee recruitment cycle. If we feel there is a more suitable programme for you, well let you know during the application process.

During the recruitment process, we want to get to know you and your strengths. Therefore, we expect our candidates to answer questions without the use of AI technology.

We welcome applications from all candidates and during the recruitment process, all candidates are required to prove they have the legal right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. The apprentice and trainee programmes are not eligible for visa sponsorship as they do not meet the minimum requirements of the Home Office.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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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/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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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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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