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XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED is seeking a Driver Trainer based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive pay starting from GBP 17.05 per hour. The role includes training and mentoring new drivers, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working closely with management to develop training programs.

Join us and be part of a committed team focused on delivering exceptional logistics solutions.

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**Career Area:**
Operations
**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
**Job Title:** Senior Construction Machine Operator/Driver (Multi Skilled)
**Salary:** £35,200 rising to £39,000 when role objectives are reached
**Contract** : Full time & permanent
**Location:** Desford, Leicestershire
**Benefits** : **27 days annual leave** + **bank holidays** , opportunity to buy additional holiday, **Bonus** , **contributory pension scheme** - Caterpillar will **double** the employee's contribution **up to 10%** , **contributory share scheme** - Caterpillar will **match 50%** of the employee's contribution, **Employee Support Networks** - join groups that **offer support, connection** , and a **sense of community** , **optional flexible benefits** including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
**Travel** : Travel: up to 5% travel to include Global
**The Opportunity**
As a **Senior Construction Machine Operator,** you will safely operate/drive a range of construction facility equipment within a controlled test and operational environment. You will complete defined machine activities while supporting product validation and performance assessment. This role requires precision, consistency and strong technical awareness. You will work independently and as part of a team within our facility.
As a **Senior Construction Machine Operator/Driver** **,** you are accountable for, but not limited to:
+ Operating Backhoe Loaders, Wheel Loaders and Telehandlers safely and efficiently across varied tasks
+ Carrying out defined machine profiles including Y Cycles, loading, excavation and material handling activities
+ Supporting endurance testing and validation programmes to assess machine performance
+ Identifying and reporting defects, faults and performance issues during operation
+ Recording accurate data and observations using mobile systems and reporting tools
+ Working collaboratively with engineers and team members to support product improvement
**NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.**
**What You Can Demonstrate:**
+ **Machine Operation:** Operate/Drive multiple types of construction facility equipment competently across a range of activities, applying safe and effective techniques to deliver consistent results
+ **Technical Awareness:** Recognise changes in machine behaviour or performance and provide accurate feedback to support testing and fault identification
+ **Attention to Detail:** Follow defined operating profiles and processes precisely to ensure repeatable and reliable outcomes
+ **Communication:** Clearly record and share operational findings, ensuring information is understood and supports team decision making
**What You May Have:**
+ Hold recognised machine licenses, demonstrating proven capability to operate facility equipment safely to industry standards
+ Applied skill within testing or validation environments, showing the ability to follow structured processes and contribute to performance assessment
+ Operated across multiple machine types, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to transfer skills across equipment and tasks
**Interview Process:**
Stage 1: An informal interview to learn more about you and your experience.
Stage 2: If successful, you will proceed to a formal interview comprising STAR-based questions, followed by a practical test assessed and scored by an experienced operator.
**Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.**
**Just a quick heads-up:** We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you're interested, don't wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we've got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
**Don't miss out, get your application in soon!**
**What You Will Get**
**One Company, Limitless Opportunities**
Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count.
**Our Sustainability Commitment**
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
**Posting Dates:**
July 15, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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FM Conway is currently looking for an experienced Class 1 & Class 2 Multi‑Skilled Driver to join our dynamic Surfacing division. This is a varied and hands‑on role supporting our surfacing and highways operations by transporting plant, machinery, materials and specialist equipment safely and efficiently across our projects.

As a Multi‑Skilled Driver, you will be responsible for operating Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles, transporting plant using a low loader, delivering fuel using a diesel bowser, supplying water using a water bowser and supporting operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. This is a full‑time, permanent position, working both days and nights, based out of Chelsfield, Kent.

As our Class 1 and Class 2 Multi‑Skilled Driver you will:

• Safely operating Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles across a range of highways and surfacing projects.
• Transporting surfacing plant and equipment using a low loader in accordance with company procedures and road transport legislation.
• Delivering diesel to site plant and equipment using an ADR‑compliant diesel bowser.
• Supplying water to site operations using a water bowser to support dust suppression and operational requirements.
• Carrying out daily vehicle and equipment inspections, reporting defects and ensuring all vehicles remain roadworthy and compliant.
• Loading, securing and unloading plant and equipment safely, ensuring all loads are transported in line with legal requirements.
• Completing all required transport documentation, vehicle checks and delivery records accurately.
• Working closely with Supervisors and operational teams to support the planned works programme.
• Following and promoting safe working practices in line with company policies and Health & Safety legislation.
• Identifying and communicating any resource or logistical requirements to ensure efficient delivery of works.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Driver with a strong background within the highways, surfacing or construction industry.

You will have:

• A valid Class 1 and Class 2 UK driving licence.
• A valid Driver CPC qualification.
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card.
• CSCS card
• National Highways Passport Desirable
• A current ADR Licence (minimum for the transport of diesel/fuel).
• Previous experience operating a low loader and transporting plant and machinery.
• Experience operating diesel and water bowsers within a highways or construction environment.
• A good understanding of load security, transport legislation and vehicle compliance.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Class 1 & Class 2 Multi‑Skilled Driver, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We also offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits including 24‑hour advice lines and support from our in‑house Mental Health First Aiders.

An introduction to FM Conway and our Surfacing division

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Surfacing Division has worked on a number of incredible projects over the last 60 years, and we are extremely proud of what we have achieved. Our services encompass all the essential activities needed to keep the UK’s roads in optimum condition. From rapid response pothole repair programmes through to planing, machine lay surfacing and civil construction projects, our teams have the experience, skills and expertise to deliver projects safely and efficiently from inception to completion.

So, if you would like to Join our Family as our Class 1 & Class 2 Multi‑Skilled Driver , then please click Apply today.

Closing Date: 20/08/2026

FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy

At our heart we are a business that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.

We believe in people, not algorithms. That’s why every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team - never by AI.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Job Title: Forklift Truck Driver (12hr shifts rotating days and nights) £31400per annum

Department: Packaging

Reports to: Packaging Supervisor

Overall Role Purpose

The purpose of the role is to operate a forklift truck to transport items as instructed by the Packaging Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Use warehouse management system to scan items as necessary
• Operate forklift truck to transport items, including filling and emptying racks, transporting packaging to the lines, loading the flake trailer
• Maintain the cleanliness of the working area
• Complete a thorough handover at the end of each shift to counterpart on following shift
• Ensure work is compliant with relevant health and safety, environmental and GMP practice
• Operate counterbalance FLT, Reach FLT and RPPT truck
• Assist the Flake department with Packaging as required
• Help in loading the lorry for the finished Flake product
• Assist the logistics department when required (loading/unloading deliveries/batter)
• BBS (Behavioural Based Safety) – responsible for your own safety and for those around you
• Carry out sanitation duties as required, including shutdown
• Remain at workstation until relieved at shift handover
• Carry out “on the job” guidance, training, support for colleagues as required
• Report and elevate issues on performance or damage/knock outs with a supervisor or manager in a timely manner
• Any other reasonable task as requested by your supervisor/manager

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• Lamb Weston chemical training, H+S, GMP
• Reach and Counterbalance licence signed off by Lamb Weston rep +PPPT - RPPT
• Full driving licence
• Experience operating a forklift truck
• SAP/SCADA experience

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FM Conway is seeking an experienced Class 1 & Class 2 Multi-Skilled Driver to join our Surfacing division in Chelsfield, Kent. The role supports surfacing/highways operations by transporting plant, machinery, materials and equipment safely and efficiently across projects.

Responsibilities include operating Class 1/2 vehicles, using a low loader, delivering diesel with an ADR bowser and supplying water to sites, while ensuring compliance, load security, and timely delivery.

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DATA CAREERS LIMITED is seeking an experienced Practical Driver Trainer to deliver expert, hands-on driver training and assessments across HGV and grey fleet vehicles. The role involves teaching load securing, practical and in- cab elements, and reinforcing safe systems of work to raise driver standards.

The ideal candidate will hold DVSA instructor qualifications, a Train the Trainer certificate, and IOSH Working Safely, with strong auditing, coaching and collaboration skills to support audits

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Routes Healthcare is recruiting for a Complex Care Specialist – Regional Support Team. Based in Blaydon and Chopwell, you will work on advanced clinical tasks within a dedicated specialist team. This role requires a driver with a UK license and 6+ months paid care experience.

You’ll travel across the region with full mileage reimbursement and provide care such as tracheotomy care, suction, ventilation, and spinal injury support. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £15.12 (incl.

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Global Guardians, the UK’s leading Property Guardianship Company, is seeking a Multi-skilled Operative to join our permanent, full-time team. Based around the southwest London area, travel to other sites may be required. You will maintain and repair our properties to ensure safety and livability for guardians.

Responsibilities include hands-on maintenance across trades, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Hours are 8:00–16:30, Monday to Friday.

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QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD is hiring a Job Coach based in Oswestry to support individuals in gaining workplace skills. The role offers full-time hours, with flexibility required for occasional evening and weekend work. A full UK driving licence is mandatory, along with the use of your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

If you are enthusiastic about empowering young people and seek a role with purpose, we encourage you to apply!

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