Explore truck driver opportunities across the UK. This role involves operating heavy vehicles to transport goods, requiring a valid driving license and adherence to safety regulations. Job duties include loading, unloading, and securing cargo, route planning, and maintaining vehicle logs. Many companies seek reliable drivers with experience in long-haul or local deliveries. A career as a truck driver offers a chance to work independently and contribute to the supply chain. There are various positions available, from entry-level to experienced drivers, with different specializations like hazardous materials transport or refrigerated goods delivery. The demand for skilled truck drivers remains steady, making it a stable career path.

Truck driving jobs often require physical stamina and good communication skills. Drivers must be able to handle long hours on the road and adapt to changing traffic conditions. Employers look for candidates with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. Opportunities exist for both full-time and part-time positions, with varying shift patterns. Some roles may involve overnight stays or weekend work, depending on the delivery schedule. The industry offers a range of vehicle types, from smaller vans to large articulated lorries.

Consider a career in truck driving if you enjoy being on the road and have a passion for logistics. This profession provides a chance to see different parts of the country and work with a variety of clients. Advancement opportunities may include becoming a lead driver or a transport manager. The sector is constantly evolving with new technologies, such as GPS navigation and electronic logging devices. Truck driving is a crucial part of the economy, ensuring the smooth flow of goods across the nation.

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Truck drivers are responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles, transporting goods, and adhering to traffic laws. They also handle loading, unloading, and securing cargo. Maintaining vehicle logs and performing pre-trip inspections are also part of their duties.

The salary for a truck driver in the UK typically ranges from £25,000 to £40,000 per year, depending on experience, type of vehicle, and company. Some specialized roles or long-haul routes may offer higher compensation. Overtime and bonuses can also increase earnings.

To become a truck driver, you need a valid driving license for the appropriate vehicle category. A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is also required for professional drivers. Some employers may also prefer candidates with previous experience or specific certifications.

Top employers for truck drivers in the UK include Royal Mail, DHL, and Eddie Stobart. These companies offer various driving positions and opportunities for career advancement. They often have large fleets and diverse delivery networks.

Working conditions for truck drivers can vary, with some roles involving long hours on the road and overnight stays. Drivers must be able to handle physical demands and adapt to changing traffic conditions. They also need to be comfortable working independently and managing their time effectively.

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Delivery Driver (Penryn)

Cornwall, South West YODEL

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Self-employed Core Delivery Driver

As one of our Self-Employed Core Delivery Drivers you'll enjoy freedom, flexibility and better financial rewards, plus all the support and benefits of being part of our wider Yodel team. You don't need any experience, and the more you deliver, the more you earn.

Why join Yodel

Competitive rates for each parcel you deliver or collect
Typically, our Delivery Drivers can earn anything between £18 - £20p/h (paid per parcel).
We're in the business of delivering promises as well as parcels therefore we're raising our game and giving you more reasons to come and join us. All our rates are competitively enhanced taking business mileage and operational costs into consideration. It's a total gamechanger.

Daily & Weekly Payment Options
Yodel offer flexible payment options to all Self Employed delivery drivers, giving you the supplier the option to access earnings from the very next day via an app provided by our early access partner, Onsi or alternatively, suppliers can join the weekly payment cycle scheme, which kicks in following 4 weeks of completed delivery services.

Both payment options allows you, the supplier, to receive more regular payments for the delivery services you have provided.

We have plenty of parcels for to deliver
There are plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands. Our parcels weigh up to a maximum of 15kg and can vary in size. You can realistically deliver and collect between 16-25 parcels an hour depending on the area and your experience, for 6 days a week. The more you deliver, the more you earn with the opportunity to take more parcels and boost your revenue.

We'll give you freedom and flexibility
You can plan your own route or use our handy award-winning app with simple instructions and built in optimisation which will help you prepare and plan your routes more easily, as well as allowing you to liaise directly with customers.

We'll offer regular work in the same area, 6 days a week
We deliver parcels for some of the biggest retailers around. So, there's no shortage of parcels to deliver. Plus, you'll be able to stay local and get to know the roads and customers.

We'll develop and support you
You'll get all the independence of being self-employed, plus the backing of our expert team and access to a Yodel representative, to answer your questions.

The Life of a Core Delivery Driver

Each day is what you make it. You can plan your own route, which will keep things fresh and interesting. And at each delivery or doorstep, use your mobile to scan parcels and make sure they're safely received by the customer, so there's no difficult technology for you to get to grips with. We will arrange a suitable time for you to collect your parcels daily, or for those located within a more rural area, we can drop to you. Simple!

Want a bit more? All our Self Employed Delivery Drivers have access to:

- Partner Discounts - Including Naked Wines, Beer Hawk and Hello Fresh.
- Health and Wellbeing Programmes - Offering support from managing relationships to finance
- Develop and grow your business - There's plenty of parcels to deliver meaning the earning opportunity is in your hands

What you'll need to show us?

No, experience, no problem! We give full training and support to help you get on your way.
All you need to show us is the following to get started:
- Access to a insured car or van (up to 3.5 tonne)
- A full UK or EC/EEA Driving Licence
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- IOS or Android smart phone
- Proof of own bank account
- And finally, have a great attitude
Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss
We are looking to partner up with more Self Employed Delivery Drivers than ever before so register your interest today!

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Reach Truck Driver

LU1 Woodside, Eastern Flexistaff Solutions Ltd

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full time

We are seeking a skilled Reach Truck Operator for our client based on boarders of Luton and Dunstable. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, and relocate materials within the warehouse. This role requires a strong understanding of warehouse management systems and an ability to perform heavy lifting as needed. The Forklift Operator will ensure that all operations are conducted safely and efficiently while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

Pay rate 13ph

You must have UK reach truck licence -they will accept out of date licence.

Duties

Operate forklifts to load and unload materials from lorries and storage areas.
Move materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper placement in designated locations.
Conduct regular inspections of forklifts and other equipment, reporting any maintenance or repair needs.
Assist in shipping and receiving activities, verifying the accuracy of shipments against packing lists.
Maintain an organised work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Perform basic maths calculations for inventory management and stock control.
Collaborate with team members to optimise workflow and improve operational efficiency.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A COLD STORE AND IT'S CHILLED AND FREEZE ENVIRONMENT.

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Forklift Truck Driver

Woodthorpe, East Midlands Logistics People

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temporary

Forklift Truck Drivers - PPT/VNA Wanted In MARKHAM VALE!

Logistics People are looking for Forklift Truck Drivers/Forklift Truck Operatives/Forklift Drivers/FLT Drivers/FLT Operatives to join our team.

Location : Markham Vale 2, Great Bear

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 Rotating

Pay Rate : £12.69 P/hr

Position : Forklift Truck Driver - LLOP/PPT & VNA

As a Forklift Truck Driver for Logistics People your role will consist of various duties including but not limited to:

MUST be comfortable with heights
Operating a Forklift to transport materials and goods throughout the warehouse.
Pick boxes from the racking at heights
Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently.
Stacking and organising pallets and other items within the warehouse.
Conducting pre-operation inspections of the forklift to ensure it is in proper working condition.
All applicants must have experience on MHE or FORKLIFT
FLT licence is desirable but not essential

What are the benefits of working for Logistics People?

24/7 on-site support
Career progression opportunities
Modern Facilities
Great Rates of Pay

DON’T BE SHY! APPLY – SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY

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Reach Truck Driver

Woodthorpe, East Midlands Logistics People

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temporary

Forklift Truck Drivers - PPT/VNA Wanted In MARKHAM VALE!

Logistics People are looking for Forklift Truck Drivers/Forklift Truck Operatives/Forklift Drivers/FLT Drivers/FLT Operatives to join our team.

Location : Markham Vale 2, Great Bear

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 Rotating

Pay Rate : £12.69 P/hr

Position : Forklift Truck Driver - LLOP/PPT & VNA

As a Forklift Truck Driver for Logistics People your role will consist of various duties including but not limited to:

MUST be comfortable with heights
Operating a Forklift to transport materials and goods throughout the warehouse.
Pick boxes from the racking at heights
Loading and unloading trucks and containers safely and efficiently.
Stacking and organising pallets and other items within the warehouse.
Conducting pre-operation inspections of the forklift to ensure it is in proper working condition.
All applicants must have experience on MHE or FORKLIFT
FLT licence is desirable but not essential

What are the benefits of working for Logistics People?

24/7 on-site support
Career progression opportunities
Modern Facilities
Great Rates of Pay

DON’T BE SHY! APPLY – SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY

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Reach Truck Driver

S70 Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber Baker Recruitment Group Ltd

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full time

Baker Groupare pleased to be working alongside our client based in S70. Due to continued business growth and expansion, we are looking to recruit Reach Truck Drivers.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for quality and be able to carry out the below:Loading/ unloading delivery vehicles using a Reach Truck.General warehouse upkeep.Report any issues to the senior supervisor.Adhering to all health and safety requirements and company policies.
Shift pattern is as follows:4 on, 4 off 6pm-6am
Pay:17.00p/h
Desirable Skills:Reach LicensePunctualPhysically Fit as heavy lifting is involvedReliableGood communication skillsOwn transport is beneficial
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Benefits:Ongoing workOn-site parkingCanteenTemp to perm for right candidatesFriendly working environment
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Baker Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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Forklift Truck Driver

Nottinghamshire, East Midlands The Business Connection

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full time

Job Title: FLT Counterbalance Driver

Location: Near Nottingham (NG9 1PF postcode)

Job Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent position after 12 week probation period)

Working Hours: Nights 18:00 - 06:00 or Days 6am to 6pm

Hourly Rate: 12.50 - 13.30

CSP is currently seeking experienced FLT Counterbalance Drivers to join our client near Nottingham (Beeston). As a FLT Counterbalance Driver, you will be responsible for various tasks including manual handling, picking, wrapping pallets, stock taking, general yard maintenance, and transporting materials to production workstations.

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehousing/distribution environment
Valid RTITB or ITSSAR Licence (not in-house)
Ability to perform manual handling tasks such as picking, wrapping pallets, and stock taking
Capable of lifting up to 25 kg
Proficient in unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stacking them to assigned places
Skilled in locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment

If you are interested in this role please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed).

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply now! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection process.

Note: Additional requirements or qualifications may be specified by the employer. Please refer to the job posting for complete details.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Reach Truck Driver

IP24 Pockthorpe, Eastern 2 Sisters Food Group

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full time

We currently have opportunities forReach Truck Drivers to joinour Intaketeam in Thetford .

The hours of work and shift patterns are:
- NIGHTS 18.00 - 06.00
- 4on 4off shift rotation
The rates of pay is: 14.40ph + 10% shift allowance between 10pm - 6am

Main Responsibilities:

Working in close partnership with our Production Team our Reach Truck Drivers will manage stock rotation during stock landings and picking process.

Lifting and landing goods;
FLT maintenance check;
FLT pre-start up checks completion;
Collecting order to fulfill deliveries;
Picking out ordered items from storage location using barcodes, serial numbers, etc.
Securely shrink-wrapping items before dispatching;
Operating handling equipment according to H&S regulations;
Updating stock inventory after each item is retrieved;
Managing stock control (first in first out);
Performing general warehouse duties as necessary;
Vehicle loading/unloading manually/with manual pump truck/powered pallet truck;
Ability to use out load plans.
You will also be very flexible, the role may need to be cross functional with Intake when needed, but only when full training provided.

Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal Reach Truck Driver will have a Reach Truck (RT) and Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) License . You will have passion for delivering our customer orders whilst making sure our high Health and Safety, Food Safety and Product Quality standards are met.

You will be comfortable working in a chilled food processing environment.

We are a fast moving business so you need to enjoy working at pace and have determination to take action and achieve results.

Previous experience working in a factory or warehouse environment would be useful, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Package Description:

Company Bus Service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking
Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
Employee of the Month awards
Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
In-house training

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Reach Truck Driver

South Marston, South West Responsive Personnel

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full time

Responsive Personnel are pleased to be recruiting for additional Experienced Reach drivers for one of our existing blue chip clients in Swindon.

SUITABLE CANDIDATE SKILLS REQUIRED:

Reach truck Certificate (D2 level)
Ability to work as part of a team to assist the smooth operational running.
Willingness to undertake general warehouse tasks when needed.
Fit and Healthy as there will be manual handling.

MAIN DUTIES:

Bulk picking & putaways into racking.
Lifting using proper manual handling techniques.

Due to the nature of the environment, safety boots and a hi vis jacket are required.

The location is close to a regular bus route and parking on site is also available.

Role: Reach FLT Operative.

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Days:

Hours:

If you are looking for a long-term employment with potential to progress, this could be the role for you.

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Reach Truck Driver

Greater Manchester, North West Job&Talent

Posted 5 days ago

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temporary

Reach Truck Driver - AM/PM shift

Reach Truck Driver - Ashton-in-Makerfield - Earn 12.21p/h up to 22.82 p/h + Performance bonus up to 3.75ph

Apply now!

Job&Talent is recruiting Reach Truck Drivers for a major client, one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing discount retailers, operating over 850 stores across the country

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift 07:00 - 19:00
Night Shift - 19:00 - 07:00
Rota : 7am-7pm 4 days on 4 days off, 3 days on 3 days off on a continuing basis

Pay Rates:

Days Monday - Friday: 12.21
Days Weekends: 14.21
Days Monday - Friday Overtime: 18.32
Days Weekends Overtime: 21.32
Nights Monday - Friday: 13.21
Nights Weekends: 15.21
Nights Monday - Friday OT: 19.82
Nights Weekends Overtime: 22.82

As a Reach Truck Driver you will need to have:

Reach truck licence and experience
Must pass the LLOP truck assessment post-training
Communication and good level of English is required.
Good attention to details.
This is a full-time role; you must have full-time Right to Work permitted.

Role of a Reach Truck Driver:

Driving a Reach/LLOP forklift to pick and move stock
Using handheld scanners, loading/unloading pallets, meeting productivity targets
Some manual handling involved

Benefits of working with us as Reach Truck Driver:

Performance bonus - After completing 4 weeks, you are eligible to earn bonuses based on your target rate, ranging from 0.15 to 3.75 per hour
28 Holidays per year
Weekly Pay
Easy access to payslips, online customer support and more on the Job & Talent app
Employee benefits such as high street discounts available on our mobile app.
Pension Scheme
Personal Accident Insurance
Mortgage references

Location: - Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DE

Duration: Ongoing

This is an amazing opportunity if you are looking for Warehouse Operative jobs in Wigan.

Sign your contract with Job&Talent for some great working benefits and professional stability.

If you are interested in the above role, please click apply and one of our team members will get in touch with you shortly!

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services.

Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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Reach Truck Driver

Kirkby, North West FTS Group

Posted 6 days ago

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full time

FTS Group are looking for experienced Reach Truck Drivers for our customer based in Liverpool, L11. You will be working on a biscuit contract.

Job Role : Reach Truck Driver

Start Date : Immediate start!

Shifts : Tuesday to Saturday / Sunday to Thursday

Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday:

Week 1: 0600am - 1400pm / Week 2: 1400pm - 2200pm. Saturdays: 0800am-1600pm

Sunday to Thursday:

Week 1: 0600am - 1400pm / Week 2: 1400pm - 2200pm. Sundays: 0600am - 1400pm.

Pay : 14.21 per hour , OT 21.31 paid after 37.5hours per week -Pay is fortnightly.

Must have:
Reach Truck licence(RTITB)
Must have minimum of 1 yearsexperience on a valid, in date licence.

Duties :
Using a VNA / Reach Truck
Picking Stock
Replenishing Stock
Goods in and out loading
General warehouse duties

Extra Information :
Clean warehouse
new equipment
experienced friendly teams
High racking
Canteen on site serving hot food
Lots of training and upskilling provided
Lots of overtime available
Immediate start
Paid induction

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Reach Truck Driver

Kirkby, North West FTS Group

Posted 6 days ago

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full time

FTS Group are looking for experienced Reach Truck Drivers for our customer based in Liverpool, L11. You will be working on a biscuit contract.

Job Role : Reach Truck Driver

Start Date : Immediate start!

Shifts : Tuesday to Saturday / Sunday to Thursday

Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday:

Week 1: 0600am - 1400pm / Week 2: 1400pm - 2200pm. Saturdays: 0800am-1600pm

Sunday to Thursday:

Week 1: 0600am - 1400pm / Week 2: 1400pm - 2200pm. Sundays: 0600am - 1400pm.

Pay : 14.21 per hour , OT 21.31 paid after 37.5hours per week -Pay is fortnightly.

Must have:
Reach Truck licence(RTITB)
Must have minimum of 1 yearsexperience on a valid, in date licence.

Duties :
Using a VNA / Reach Truck
Picking Stock
Replenishing Stock
Goods in and out loading
General warehouse duties

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