10 Full Time Career jobs in Castle Hedingham

Delivery Driver (Self Employed) 

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting. 

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive. 

What we are offering: 

• Easy and fast application process 
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included 

Responsibilities: 

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude 

Requirements: 

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old

Delivery Driver (Self Employed) 

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting. 

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive. 

What we are offering: 

• Easy and fast application process 
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included 

Responsibilities: 

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude 

Requirements: 

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old 

Delivery Driver (Self Employed) 

Many logistics service providers pay an increased rate during peak season. You can check this with the specific provider prior to contracting. 

We’re seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated Delivery Drivers to join one of our logistics service providers. This is a Delivery Driver role where you’ll spend the majority of your day out on the road - so a passion for driving is a plus! Predefined routes and presorted packages are provided. So, once you've conducted your safety checks and loaded up, you can simply head off and drive. 

What we are offering: 

• Easy and fast application process 
• Safe working conditions
• Motivated and diverse team
• 24/7 driver support hotline which helps you when out on the road
• Pre-sorted packages for your van loading
• Pre-defined routes
• Daily interactions with your community
• Up to 5-day work week + weekends can be included 

Responsibilities: 

• Load vans and deliver packages, by driving, stepping in and out of the vehicle safely
• Adhere to all safety regulations on the road
• Operate an electronic device for GPS route guidance
• Greet and interact with customers with a professional and positive attitude 

Requirements: 

• Must be self employed
• Independent problem solver with good communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to be able to use stairs to deliver packages
• Able to lift and deliver packages (up to 23 kg.)
• Full and valid UK or EU Manual Driving License (max 6 points, NO active IN, DR or TT codes)
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test
• Where vans are provided, they are held overnight at the station therefore you must be able to commute to and from the station
• Must be at least 18 years old 

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.

You don’t need to be an expert to get started—we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good - one smile at a time

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

This is your place, this is where you matter.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable, and customer-focused Receptionist to join our front-of-house team. In this dual role, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers – providing a warm welcome at Reception and delivering excellent service. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer Service & Reception

• Welcome all visitors with a smile in a friendly and professional manner.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and memberships face-to-face, online and by phone.
• Accurately operate booking, till and membership systems.
• Provide up-to-date information on centre facilities, classes and promotions.
• Maintain a tidy, inviting reception area and ensure high standards of presentation.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Work as part of a collaborative, multi-skilled team.
• Support the delivery of events and activities within the centre.
• Follow Freedom Leisure’s policies on safeguarding, health & safety and customer care.
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Please note: If a high volume of suitable applications is received, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable team player.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role in leisure, fitness or community service settings.
• Hospitality or Retail experience delivering customer excellence.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.  You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow.  Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities.

We’re not looking for the next Duncan Goodhew but you will need to be able to swim competently. If you need extra coaching to get to the level needed to become a Lifeguard, don’t worry as one of our excellent swim teachers will be able to support you to improve.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• NPLQ qualification or equivalent
• Competent swimmer – swim test will need to be completed as part of the interview process.
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff.
• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues.
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers.
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry.
• Enhanced DBS check to be carried out

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.

Closing Date: 17th October 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful Lifeguard but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their colleagues.

In the role of Lifeguard, you will ensure the best levels of service are achieved for our customers through offering a friendly, clean and safe facilities.

We’re not looking for the next Duncan Goodhew but you will need to be able to swim competently. If you need extra coaching to get to the level needed to become a lifeguard, don’t worry as one of our excellent swim teachers will be able to support you to improve.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• NPLQ qualification (training can be provided)
• An ability and understanding of how to relate to customers of all ages and abilities and also to all levels of staff
• Well developed interpersonal skills
• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues
• To be able to work flexibly and understand instructions from managers
• Demonstrated passion and energy for the leisure industry
• Enhanced DBS check to be carried out

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 17th October 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure.  We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good.  We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We’re looking for a solutions-oriented Regional HR Business Partner to support our teams across the East of England (E.g. Great Yarmouth, Essex), Milton Keynes and North Hamptonshire. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at delivering practical HR support that keeps operations running smoothly, this role is for you.

In this position, you'll be the go-to expert for day-to-day HR matters—managing employee relations, supporting line managers, ensuring compliance, and helping to implement HR policies and procedures consistently across the region. Your focus will be on enabling teams to perform at their best by resolving issues quickly, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive working environment.

Job Purpose   

To deliver professional, proactive and pragmatic generalist HR support across all Freedom Leisure sites giving commercial, practical and legally compliant advice that supports the attainment of commercial business objectives and drives organisational success

The role holder will work in partnership with management teams (central functions and site-based) on a broad range of topics including employment law, terms & conditions, performance and absence management, dealing with unions, TUPE processes, remuneration and organisational development

Additionally, the role holder will work in close collaboration with the HR Director, Senior HR Business Partner and the other Regional HR Business Partners to drive forward HR topics that have a positive business-wide impact.

Key Relationships

• Executive Leadership Team
• Operations Director
• Regional & Area Managers
• Centre Management Teams
• Employees
• HR Department
• Support function teams

• Other external bodies as appropriate (e.g. ACAS, Unions, OHP providers)

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Requirements

• Work in close partnership with Business Managers on a broad range of HR topics, giving pragmatic, timely and commercially-savvy HR advice on all matters.  Assist Managers to achieve their business goals and drive performance in their Centres through the successful delivery of people initiatives

• Manage, monitor and record HR casework, providing advice and support to managers on matters relating to complex employee relations, employment law and all relevant legislation.  Support and participate in grievance and disciplinary investigations and hearings as appropriate, including appeal hearings

• Take a lead role in supporting with mobilisation of new contracts and Centres from a people perspective, with a specific focus on TUPE and the transfer and integration of new staff in a compliant and best-practice manner

• Continuously review policies and procedures and implement changes as required, ensuring all legislative advice is up to date, consistent and clearly communicated

• Report on relevant HR related metrics / performance including general trending of KPIs for the business. Monitoring and advising on matters of absence triggers, performance management and general employee life cycle.

• Proactively suggest and support improvements and initiatives using HR data to meet business needs in areas such as remuneration, recruitment, retention, attendance and performance management.

• Work in close collaboration with the Senior HRBP on business-wide, future-focussed and performance-improving people initiatives.  These will include topics around talent acquisition and management, succession planning, employee engagement, ED&I and ‘employee voice’

• Take the lead on specific projects, as agreed with the Senior HRBP, to drive positive improvements in staff engagement and retention across the business

• Develop the HR service in conjunction to add value and improve performance across the business
• Home / Field based (with frequent visits to Freedom Leisure sites with occasional overnight stays)

Key experience, qualifications and skills

Essential:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR role, managing a high volume of cases and providing advice and support to managers at different levels of seniority

• Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-focussed, multi-site environment, ideally within leisure, retail or hospitality. 

• Experience of supporting change management including restructuring.

• Exposure to resourcing, employee development and compensation & benefits in previous roles.

• Experience of working with HR systems including an ATS, HRIS and LMS

Desirable:

• CIPD qualified Level 5 or 7 desirable (but not essential)
• Experience of supporting TUPE processes
• Experience of leading HR related projects.
• Experience of implementing an HRIS

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 18 October 2025

Salary: £40,000 - £3,000 per annum + 220 Car Allowance

If you have any questions relating to this opportunity please email

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission: Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone—because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us.

You don’t need to be an expert to get started—we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good - one smile at a time

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

This is your place, this is where you matter.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable, and customer-focused Reception & Café Assistant to join our front-of-house team. In this dual role, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers – providing a warm welcome at Reception and delivering excellent service in our Café. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Customer Service & Reception

• Welcome all visitors with a smile in a friendly and professional manner.
• Handle enquiries, bookings and memberships face-to-face, online and by phone.
• Accurately operate booking, till and membership systems.
• Provide up-to-date information on centre facilities, classes and promotions.
• Maintain a tidy, inviting reception area and ensure high standards of presentation.

Café & Retail Service

• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, including barista-style coffee.
• Offer a range of light snacks and pre-packaged food items.
• Always ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Replenish café stock and vending machines as required.
• Keep café spaces clean, well-organised and customer friendly.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Work as part of a collaborative, multi-skilled team.
• Support the delivery of events and activities within the centre.
• Follow Freedom Leisure’s policies on safeguarding, health & safety and customer care.
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing professional development.

Please note: If a high volume of suitable applications is received, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are encouraged.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (Rota basis)

Requirements

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• Comfortable using till systems and handling cash/card payments.
• Barista experience is desirable but training can be provided.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment.
• A proactive, flexible and reliable team player.

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role in leisure, fitness or community service settings.
• Hospitality or Retail experience delivering customer excellence.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings).
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment supporting your local community to improve lives through leisure.

Closing Date: 17th October 2025

Salary: up to £23,555 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An Excellent opportunity for an Experienced Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to join a well-established company based in Stowmarket.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Locations: Stowmarket, IP14.

Salary: £14.50 - £7.00 Per Hours ( 0,160 - 5,360 Per Annum Based on 40 Hours Per Week)

Working Hours: 40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday between 7:30am - 5.30pm.

About The Company:

They are a family-owned design led high end furniture & joinery company, they work alongside architects, contractors and interior designers in order to create high end residential & commercial joinery. Their skilled experts excel in furniture reproduction and the production of handmade furniture that instantly matches the character and architecture of period homes and listed buildings.

They are now looking to recruit an experienced & skilled Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to join their team making high-end furniture, joinery and fitted furniture to the highest standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solid Furniture.
• Veneered Furniture.
• Joinery items.
• Very occasionally fitting of work on site (site work is sub out to others normally)
• Organising varied work.
• Keeping work bench clean.
• Small business with good atmosphere and working conditions.
• Very busy.

Relax atmosphere.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5 Years experience within a similar role.
• Motivation and passion for Making items to the best standards.
• Experience in doors and windows.
• Experience in furniture, high end.
• To have a good knowledge of hand tools.
• Good personality as we are a small team.

The ideal person is located within commutable distance from Stowmarket, Good roads from Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. Driving Licence Required.

Company Benefits:

28 Days paid holiday. Pension. Flexible hours between 7:30 am and 05:30 pm. Small close team.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.