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Closing date: 15-09-2025 LGV Driver Class 1/Cat C+E £18.29 - £23.64 hourly rate plus great benefits (£18.29/hr base rate plus £1.48/hr unsocial shift allowance between 7pm–3am and £2.77/hr weekend shift allowance £1.10 Thurrock allowance) Preferred start times between 07:00 - 09:00 and 12:30 - 14:30 – (if these are not suitable, we can discuss other options during your interview) Minimum 40 hours per week, full time 5 days out of 7, including weekends West Thurrock CDC, Oliver Road, West Thurrock, RM20 3ED Our driver contracts are for 40 hours, worked over 5 days. Drivers will be expected to work over these hours to meet the needs of the operation, all additional hours worked will be paid, along with any appropriate premiums. We’re looking for LGV drivers to join our team in Thurrock. As a Co-op driver you’ll transport products safely from the distribution centre to stores in our communities, helping to offload stock into the store when you arrive. You’ll help keep our customers happy by making sure products are delivered to stores at the right time, and in return we’ll provide you with a safe, supportive work environment that offers real work/life balance, as well as a very competitive salary and benefits package. Why Co-op? • a competitive salary, with additional weekend and unsocial shift allowances, • 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising in line with service), • a pension with up to 10% employer contributions, • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, • 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round, • 10% off other brands all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday), • discounts on other Co-op products and services, • paid CPC and digital tachograph card renewal and driver medical costs covered, • career progression – lots of opportunities to build a career in logistics, • Co-op culture – colleague wellbeing and safety are our highest priorities What you’ll do • deliver stock from the DC to stores in the region in a safe, professional and cost effective way, • drive safely, obeying the rules of the road and following the correct Co-op procedures, • positively represent the Co-op out on the road at all times, • treat other road users and pedestrians with respect, • provide an efficient and supportive delivery service, helping to offload stock into stores, • make every effort to deliver stock safely despite the weather conditions This role would suit people who have • a C+E category (Class 1) LGV drivers licence, • previous experience as a driver (particularly long-distance commercial deliveries), • good service skills with the ability to represent Co-op positively on the road, • the ability to work positively with Co-op customers and colleagues, • great organisation and time management skills Building an inclusive work environment We’re actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We'll ask whether you’d like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we’ll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate. You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process. As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality and high standards. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. Your Benefits and Rewards * Work life balance - working days only * Flexible hours and shifts * Bank encampments of 12.07% * Free learning and development * Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards * Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax * Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide * Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral * Great opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homes Your Experience and Qualifications * A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents * Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent * Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition * The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes * Confidence engaging with residents * Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard * Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH * Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques) We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs. If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be 8765

Sharpsmart is a part of the Daniels Family; a large international business with operations across Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. An essential service provider to Healthcare, Daniels Health & Sharpsmart were founded with the vision of “making healthcare safer” – we have achieved this through innovative safety products and clinically-focused waste services that lead the industry. Operational activities include transport, manufacturing and distribution of products, and the treatment of healthcare waste. Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: ___. As we continue to expand, we're excited to open our doors for a Plant Manager to join our team! The Plant Manager will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of the team; by leading by example as a visible presence on the plant floor whilst ensuring that all administrative duties within your remit are completed. You will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to organise staff members to ensure efficiencies and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, training, assisting and disciplining (if necessary) operational employees in a fast-paced setting. Key responsibilities: • Management of onsite Maintenance staff, Team Leaders & Floor staff to include ongoing support & direction, • Management of floor stock, contingency and supplies including raising orders and maintaining stock levels, • Deliver information, updates on issues/concerns & metrics to Team Leaders for shift huddles, • Compile and report on all daily plant related metrics, identifying issues encountered and solutions, • Monitoring of incoming waste volumes to ensure we remain within permit and footprint capacities, • Completion of all H&S reporting including accident management, job observations & near misses, • MaintainX - monitor equipment, ensure completion of all checks, ensure faults are reported, monitored and closed, and statutory inspections are arranged and subsequently completed, • Ensure Waste Acceptance Monitoring checks are completed assessing incoming wastes for compliance and accuracy against HWCN’s, completion of Non-Conformances and escalation where required, • Spot checking all functions within your remit to ensure completion of all requirements relevant to their roles, • Ensure compliance with environmental permit, • Daily completion of Plant Site Diary, • Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping at all times, • Maintain and organise external training for Operational staff, • Control costs in line with budget for plant activities & join routine ESI & P & L review calls, • Proactively, promote, monitor and manage Sharpsmart culture throughout the plant, • Complete Shift/Weekend handovers as required What we are looking for: • 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience), • Track record within hands on leadership skills, • Strong background in managing heavy machinery including maintenance awareness, • Proven experience in improving processes and procedures, • Works well with others and can motivate people you work with., • Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline, • WAMITAB & H&S Qualification advantageous – both must be attained if not held, • 45 hour working week with flexibility a requirement What we can offer: • Competitive salary package plus bonus potential, • Pension, • Private Healthcare and Dental care options, • Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more., • Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development, • Company events and networking opportunities, • Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment As a company we are a little out of the box – we move fast, we’re entrepreneurial, we’re growing rapidly at both a national and global scale, and for the right person this is a very exciting company to be a part of! We have a strong established brand with a compelling story, and you would be joining our team with stakeholders in Canada, Australia and the US. Take a look at what our team have to say: ___

Why Work With Us Our client is a fast-growing business at the forefront of fresh produce and fruit innovation. They're looking for someone who shares the same ambition, energy and creativity. Benefits: * Flexible hybrid working after training * Discretionary annual bonus * Health support through Medicash for you and your family * Instant access to earned pay via Wagestream * Free on-site parking with EV charge points * Subsidised staff canteen * Bright, modern office space * Comprehensive training and development programmes * Regular staff social events The Opportunity This is a key role within our Category, Product Development & Marketing team. As NPD Manager, you'll lead product innovation across our range of products, working closely with retailers and internal teams. From concept to launch, you'll ensure every fresh produce and fruit product is creative, commercially viable, and aligned with their brand values. Your Responsibilities Will Include * Developing commercially focused new product concepts * Using market insights and trends to identify opportunities * Driving product improvement to enhance quality and margins * Leading project timelines, approvals, and stakeholder engagement * Coordinating trials and working with technical teams to ensure production readiness * Monitoring market competitors and benchmarking products * Supporting wider strategic innovation plans for the business * Hosting creative sessions and contributing to our annual innovation calendar About You We're looking for someone with a strong track record in food product development, ideally within fruit or fresh produce categories. You'll need to be both commercially savvy and creatively driven, with the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across different departments. A good understanding of retailer expectations and food manufacturing processes will be a real asset. Want to know more? Apply now! For an informal chat about the role in more detail give me a call on 01780480530 or email me - INDTECH JBRP1_UKTJ

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.Com

Nightshift Warehouse Operative Reach Truck or Counterbalance FLT.Weybridge, Surrey MonThurs: 9:30pm7am £32-34k Bonus No weekends Christmas shutdown.Were hiring for a Nightshift Warehouse Operative in Weybridge.Reach Truck or Counterbalance Forklift experience is essential.Monday to Thursday nights

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.Com

Flexible People Ltdis seeking experienced7.Driversfor a well-known company based inSwanley.Your role will be to efficiently deliver wholesale cleaning products to commercial businesses,within and throughout the surrounding areas.On occasion, you might be required to carry out a longer route.Some of

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 8.Monday - Friday is time and a quarter.This is potentially a temp too perm position for the right candidate.Working on a conveyer belt filling line.Organising stock in correct boxes.

Grafters Recruit require Warehouse operatives for our client in Dartford, Kent, to work on either day or Night shifts You will have to have previous experience in a warehouse environment and operating PPT & Forklift.This role will require people who are physically fit as items a can be heavy.You wil

Van Driver / Warehouse Operative (FLT / Building Materials).Overtime + Days-based + Training + Overtime + Progression + Company Benefits.Are you a Van Driver with Warehouse and FLT experience, from a builders' merchants or construction supply background looking for a great chance to join a stable, d

Picking and packing of pharmaceutical products* Stock control and inventory management* Labelling and preparing goods for dispatch* General warehouse duties including loading/unloading stock* Ensuring all items are stored and handled correctly.

Complete all documentation for all goods in/goods out. Sector: Manufacturing Non-Food. Off-load incoming goods from vehicles and make sure they are stowed correctly in the Warehouse.

Ensure food arrives to the customer in the best condition.

Are you the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges? A superstar when it comes to handling big toys like forklifts smoothly and backing up a lorry in your sleep? Fantastic! You might be the perfect addition to our team.The opportunity we’re

A positive person with good people skills, presentable in appearance and has a strong work ethic.

Warehouse Operative – Swindon – Earn £12.Immediate Start – Apply Now! Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you have previous experience working in a warehouse? Nexus People are looking for Warehouse Operatives in Swindon to work with our client, who is one of t

Successful colleagues have a good eye for detail, strong spatial awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure will help you thrive in this busy but rewarding environment.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm Salary: £25,400 Duties: - Moving goods - Assembling parts together (training will be given) - Stock control using an internal CRM system - Goods in Requirements: - Previous warehousing - You must have a driving licence and your own vehicle If you would be intere

Premier Recruitment Solutions urgently require 7.Drivers for our client based in Dartford on a long-term contract, full-time employment opportunities are also available.Working an alternate Monday - Friday, Tuesday -Saturday shift pattern, You will be responsible for delivering soft furnishings to s

Noble Recruiting are looking for an experienced Forklift Counterbalance Warehouse Operative to join a there growing company based in Dagenham Essex.Forklift Counterbalance Driver / Warehouse Operative.Monday to Friday (08:00 to 18:00 three days 08:00 to 17:00 two days).Saturday Mornings on rotation

Loading & Unloading: Safely load/unload goods from delivery vehicles.

Warehouse Operative / Driver required to join a growing building materials specialist in Barking.The company are continuously growing and require an experienced Operative to join their Warehouse team who will also be involved in delivering products to sites across London when required.The role will

Our Home Delivery Drivers are ambassadors for our business.In this role you’ll be delivering shopping to customers doors, providing exceptional levels of customer service and connecting directly with our customers as the face of Iceland.If you love the open road, have strong interpersonal skills a

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full time MHE skilled Warehouse operative in Dartford, DA15FD.To accurately and safely load / unload vehicles with all customer equipment and waste arriving at the site.To safely and efficiently wash customer and 3rd party owned me

Service Technician / Delivery Driver.Are you ready to embark on a career with a company that places both its employees and customers at the heart of everything we do? If you're a motivated, customer-focused individual with a clean driving licence and a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you.Youll

Receive, store, and dispatch goods in line with company procedures. Assist with opening and sampling goods containers. Support the preparation and mixing of goods to specific formulations.

Operating a Reach Truck to move, load, and unload goods. Reliable and punctual with a good work ethic.

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full time Warehouse Operative in Erith, DA176BG.This is a vital role in preparing plastic trays for re-use in the distribution of items to the supermarket.The role will involve loading and unloading plastic trays onto a conveyor be

Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money for

Proactive Personnel are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative in the Warrington area to work for a long standing client of ours.AD HOC WORK) Your duties include: Handballing products that are different sizes from containers within a set time frame.Being able to work with a team well The hours are:

Amazon Flex delivery partner - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money fo

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:.A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.After 3 months service, a

Amazon Flex delivery partner - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money fo

Full-time, starting between 7:008:00 AM.We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our team in Watlington.This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a dynamic working environment.Key Responsibilities Of The Warehouse Operative:.Accurately picking a

Amazon Flex delivery partner - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money fo

Good numerical skills as there will be counting and a slight engineering element involved.

Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money for

Ensure food arrives to the customer in the best condition.

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Is driving right up your street? Fancy delivering ‘miles’ of smiles to our customers' doors?.Do you have a helpful and friendly style, enjoy meeting new people and going above and beyond for customers?.Our home delivery drivers love their fast paced, varied role where no two days are the same.Th

Amazon Flex delivery partner - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money fo

Good knowledge of London & surrounding areas.

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Grafters Recruit are Looking for multiple committed HGV 2 delivering furniture for IKEA individually or alongside a Drivers Mate who will assist in the lifting and shifting of items.Customer service will be at the heart of this role, creating a better every day!.Start times Vary from the times discu

Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn 14 to 18* per hour.Deliver packages and get paid weekly.Be your own boss and get access to a wide range of exclusive deals & discounts.Its simple! You use your own vehicle and smartphone to deliver packages for Amazon.Save up for something big, earn extra money for

Fantastic New Role in for a Customer Delivery Driver in Dartford.The company is a home delivery company and we are seeking Experienced Van Driver.This role is working for a well established company, where you will be working with a Drivers Mate as a two man crew delivering furniture.NI, apprenticesh

Physically capable to wrap pallets and lift heavy boxes About You: Strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude Physically fit and comfortable working in an active warehouse environment Reliable and punctual with a minimum of 5 years work history Good verbal and written communication skills Ab