Total 58 Transportation / Logistics job vacancies in Bedford, MK42 9AP

Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Bedford, MK40 4LU.

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm.

Contract Position: 2 Months but may lead to further work

The company is a UK leading organisation specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the food process industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes process pipework and plant installation along with planned and preventive maintenance. This is a fantastic opportunity for Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join the company supporting a major project in Bedford, MK40 4LU.

Duties

As an experienced and suitably qualified counterbalance forklift driver you will be working within a Food production facility on a project to remove and re install process pipework and equipment. The primary duties will be to safely unload and distribute as necessary, all new process equipment delivered to site. Specific items will include high value pumps, motors, valve sets and one-off pieces of specialist equipment. Other duties will include assisting fitters with basic installation works, typically tightening bolts, painting pipework and installing pipework. Full training will be given for this aspect of the job.

About You

Based ideally in Bedford you will need to live within a commutable distance of MK40 4LU.
Demonstrable experience of operating a 3500Kg counterbalance forklift to distribute materials around site.
Minimum, RTITB B1 counterbalance forklift or equivalent.

Interested?

In return for your experience you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £15.50PAYE and £20.00Umbrella or CIS as well as a range of benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 and we can discuss your application in more detail. This is an immediate start.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Class 1 Driver – Christmas Period

We are looking for a reliable Class 1 Driver to join our team over the festive season! If you're available to work throughout December and into the New Year, we want to hear from you.

Location: Marsh Leys Business Park
Shift: Sun-Thu shift pattern, 16:00 - 19:00 start time
Pay: £19.25 per hour, £21.50 after 18:00

Key Requirements:
- Valid Class 1 driving licence
- CPC qualification
- Experience with long-distance or multi-drop deliveries
- Flexibility to work over Christmas and New Year
- Excellent safety and customer service standards

Competitive pay rates and a supportive team environment. Immediate starts available!

To apply, please send your CV or contact us directly.

Drive with us this Christmas and make a difference!

Master Vehicle Technician

- Basic Salary: up to £51,000 + Bonus
- OTE: Circa £63,000
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
- 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am - 1pm
- Prestige manufacturer

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Automotive Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic within a Prestige Dealership located in Bedford.

Our Automotive Client has a need for a Master Vehicle Technician or Vehicle Mechanic who is motivated and able to work to their own initiative.

The ideal Motor Trade Master Vehicle Technician will be fully qualified and experienced within the Master Vehicle Technician role.

Typical Duties as a Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic include but are not limited to:

- Carrying out Servicing and Repairs to a variety of Vehicles
- MOT Testing
- Performing Diagnostic Testing to identify Vehicle Faults.
- Ensuring that paperwork is completed to the highest of standards

Master Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic Requirements:

- A Fully Qualified Master Vehicle Technician to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- A Current and Valid UK Driving Licence
- Dedicated and committed approach.
- Your job as a Master Vehicle Technician will be your passion and you will enjoy all aspects of your work.
- Your own Master Vehicle Technician tools

The salary of this Master Vehicle Technician role is up to £51,000 basic.

Hours of work in this Master Vehicle Technician role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.

To apply for this Master Vehicle Technician position, please forward your CV to Tom Thacker quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a New Master Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Garage Mechanic, Master Vehicle Technician or Technical Roles within the Motor Trade be sure to contact us today.

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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Automotive Engineering organisation require an Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Engineer to join a mechanical testing team that focuses on engine overhaul, vehicle testing, electrical diagnostics, electric vehicle wiring and system testing. This role will expose you to customisable testing systems, vehicle regulation approval and certification and motorsport performance enhancement.

Skills
Automotive Engineering experience of mechanical testing.
Engine or full vehicle diagnostics electrical and mechanical instrumentation test equipment.
Dynamometer, thermocouple or transducer calibration.
Data capture, analysis and reporting
Degree or HND in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.

Role
Full vehicle performance, safety and functional testing.
Set up and complete automated engine testing.
Identify data discrepancies early in the process, trouble shoot and re build.
Interpret and deliver conclusions from the data.

PS Ltd are recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers for a Haulier based in Bedford, MK44.

We are looking for Day / Night drivers, who can work Monday - Friday and occasional weekends.

The role itself includes trunking, collections and deliveries of outdoor goods such as, furniture, Greenery, palletised goods as well as occasional use of flat bed trailers.

Handball is involved in this role and it is not a 'clean job'. You will be delivering and collections outdoor goods, which will not necessarily be clean and tidy. Another aspect of the role is to ensure your trailer is cleaned after use, prior to finishing your shift.

Pay Rate:

Monday - Friday Days - £17.35p/h

Monday - Friday Nights - £18.70p/h

Saturday - Sunday Days - £18.70p/h

Saturday - Sunday Nights - £19.50p/h

Bank Holidays - £21.80p/h

Driver Requirements:

Must have held licence for at least 6 months.

And have a minimum of 3 Months experience.

Full UK clean licence

Must have very good English in both speaking and understanding

Valid UK Digital Tacho and CPC Card

Own high vis and safety boots

If you are interested in the above, please click the apply button and a member of the driving team will contact you

The Best Connection Bedford are currently recruiting for Flexi Forklift Drivers for our Client based in Bedford MK43 area with an immediate start. Potential permanent position for the right candidate after successful trial period.


Shift pattern:


Monday to Friday


Rotating shifts


06:00-15:00 and 13:00-22:00


Pay rate:


£14.50 per hour

Overtime available £21.75 per hour


Responsibilities of the Flexi Driver:


Pick outbound deliveries using manual pick notes

Put away incoming products using a scanning device

Loading and unloading vehicles as needed

Report any accidents and incidents following the correct reporting schedule

Adhere Health and Safety policy

Using Flexi Forklift


Requirements of the Flexi Driver:


Good attention to details

Physically fit

Flexi driver truck experience

Must have in date Flexi licence

PPT and Counterbalance licence is advantageous

Good level of English to be able to read and understand instructions

Demonstrate a can-do attitude

Demonstrate a willingness to learn

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Support customers orders and rework projects as and when required


Other benefits of working for The Best Connection Group Limited include


28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

Canteen

Ongoing Assignment

Job Title: HGV Class 1 DriverLocation: BedfordJob Type: TemporaryIndustry: DrivingPay Rate: £16-£17 per hourWorkchain is currently seeking experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to join our client in Bedford on a temporary basis. If you are a skilled driver with a valid Class 1 license, then we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:- Safely and efficiently operate a HGV Class 1 vehicle- Transport goods and materials to designated locations- Adhere to all road safety regulations and company policies- Maintain accurate records of deliveries and vehicle inspections- Communicate effectively with clients and colleaguesQualifications:- Valid HGV Class 1 license- CPC qualification- Previous experience as a HGV Class 1 driver- Good understanding of road safety regulationsIf you are looking for a temporary driving role in Bedford with a competitive pay rate of £16-£17 per hour, then apply now at workchain.co.uk. Only applications submitted through our online form will be considered. Join us today and become part of our dedicated team of professional drivers!

Become a DMN Logistics Inspector/Driver

DMN Logistics are one of the UK’s leading independent vehicle collection, delivery and inspection companies

Due to ongoing growth we require FULL TIME self-employed driver contractors based across England to join our expanding network across the UK .

Home based you will start as a Self-Employed Vehicle Collection and Delivery Driver

You will collect and deliver vehicles across the UK. You will be required to plan your own travel between drop off and collections by utilising public transport or through the resource of our network of drivers

Following a successful probationary period, you will be up-skilled to be a Corporate Handover Driver and ultimately trained to join our Inspections team working on blue chip accounts as an Inspector/Driver enjoying the additional benefits associated with the role

Experience is not essential as full training will be given, you must have good customer service skills, a working knowledge of vehicles and have a professional can-do attitude

To apply applicants must have

A full UK driving licence, held for at least 5 years and with no more than 6 penalty points and no major endorsements such as : CD, IN, DR, DD, TT99
You MUST be over 30 years old to meet insurance requirements
You MUST have Off-road parking i.e. driveway or allocated off road parking space at your address.
Driving Licence must show current address

The Benefits:
Competitive remuneration / weekly pay
Inspection Fee: an industry leading £17.50 per inspection on top of movement job price when fully trained at which point uniform will be provided.
The latest technology enabling you to work smart
Fuel cards & Trade plates provided
Full training with ongoing progression
Fully supported by our driver support team whilst out on the road
Job Type: Self Employed – regular work available from Monday – Friday.

We are only looking for drivers available Monday to Friday.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £375.00-£600.00 per week Our drivers are averaging £500 a week.

Apply at www.dmnlogistics.co.uk/apply

Job Advert

Are you a Van Driver looking to join a pioneering healthcare logistics company in a purposeful role?

You'll be working 42.5 hrs a week, Monday to Friday and will be paid £27,250 at our site in Bedford.

Benefits

Overtime is paid at 1.5 where applicable, we do not have peak times and have steady volumes, there is no weekend or bank holiday
working. Additionally, we have an onsite gym, discount PureGym memberships,

33days of annual leave including bank holidays as well as the option to buy more, as well as access to a rewards platform, free
flu vaccine, a workplace pension, access to SimplyHealth and other perks.

You’ll also have access to My Rewards our benefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback and savings.

Purpose of the role

To deliver pharmaceuticals products in a timely matter in you will be trained to meet company requirements for the Health &
Safety of yourself and others.

Key Responsibilities

Operating company vehicles providing appropriate licences and authorisations are current.

Offloading and reloading of vehicles at customer’s premises and at the depot.

Assist with warehouse personnel to ensure delivery runs are complete before loading.

Show flexibility as you may be required to undertake deliveries in other areas within our distribution area.

Carry out daily maintenance checks and ensure the cleanliness of your vehicle to present a professional image.

Abide by statutory and legal requirements with relation to driver’s hours and tachograph regulations.

Present tachographs for analysis as requested by Depot Management or statutory inspectors.

Deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Wear at all times such safety and company uniforms as provided.

Be prepared to vary start times and shift patterns as required by the needs of the business.

Carry out all reasonable requests by Depot Management.

Experience/Skills Required

•    Previous multi-drop delivery operations practical experience. 

•    Articulate, Numerate and able to communicate effectively. 

•    Flexible in approach to work hours. 

•    Good state of health and the physical ability to complete operational tasks. 

•    Smart and personally well presented. 

Movianto / Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer. All tasks must be carried out in compliance with the company and country
legislation and practices, health and safety at work and environment guidelines relevant to the market in which the role is
operational in. Please note the list above is not exhaustive and we expect the post holder to be flexible within the framework of
the job definition. Movianto / Walden Group seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital
/ civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin,
colour, sexual orientation or disability. Movianto / Walden Group apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your
Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Movianto/ Walden
Group, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our team to contact you regarding this or
other relevant opportunities at Movianto/ Walden Group.

Driver

Business Unit: Restore Technology

Location: Bedford (MK42 0PQ)

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Hours: 45 (Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm)

Salary:£30,932.99 Per Annum


Are you a driver looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for a role that has more variety and gives you the opportunity to work as part of a team?

At Restore Technology we have an exciting new role at our Cardington site. This is a rapidly growing business with opportunities for career development and would suit someone looking to establish a career in a large company. We operate at the highest levels of data security, and our warehouse operatives are a vital part of our secure workflow.


A a driver for Restore, your main responsibilities will be to collect and delivers products and goods safely and efficient to designated locations across the UK within a set timeframe. You will ensure proper handling and delivery of sensitive materials with authorisation if necessary and deliver a high standard of customer care.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect and deliver products and goods safely and efficiently to designated locations across the UK within a set timeframe.
Keep accurate records of deliveries and customer authorisation and ensure all documentation is submitted to management on time
Communicate with customers face to face and by phone regarding collections, if there have been issues, or changes to their estimated time of arrival
Follows pre-planned route accurately without deviation from set course.
Maintain communication with management to be informed of any change of delivery, route or schedule
Informs management of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.
Work in a safe manner and comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

ABOUT YOU

Full driver's license (6 points or less)
Previous delivery driving experience will be required
Experience using or working with IT equipment would be beneficial
Good customer service skills, good communication skills, problem-solver.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to drive long distances and sit for long periods of time.


Benefits

Restore offers a wide range of benefits to our employees such as:

Life assurance scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Leave entitlement
Pension %
High street discount programme

Restore Technology provide the complete set of services for our customers’ information technology assets. From installation to relocation, resale and recycling, Restore technology can optimise and manage the entire journey of our customers’ hardware.

We operate the most advanced facility for IT lifecycle and disposal services in the UK. We build state of the art sites specific to our customers’ needs, but most importantly with a focus on security, sustainability, and efficiency.


An Inclusive Approach

We are committed to becoming a great place to work, one that is inclusive, safe and where people can reach their true potential. We value the contribution that all our colleagues make and aim to have a company that recognises the diverse, multi-cultural society in which we live.

We actively encourage applications from all members of our community, including those from underrepresented groups. We are happy to consider flexible working options, including part time hours wherever this is practically possible. We're also interested in hearing from individuals with different career experiences, including those that are looking to return to work following a career break

Vehicle Test Technician required to work at the forefront of testing and analysing the performance of cutting edge vehicles against regulatory standards by devising testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering for certification and motorsport performance.

Skills
Test operations and laboratory mechanical testing.
Vehicle Testing experience highly desirable.
Mechanical sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition tools
Combustion, hybrid and electric vehicle technology knowledge.
Customer focused with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
Travel as required.
Full UK driving licence & own transport.

Responsibilities
Set up test equipment, including instrument harness and data acquisition systems.
Test vehicles.
Pretest vehicle inspections.
Monitor test procedures to ensure accurate and reliable data.
Analyse test results and troubleshoot anomalies accordingly.
Maintain accurate records.

A small, well-established automotive business has a permanent Full-Time vacancy available for a time-served experienced Automotive Technician looking to join its friendly team in Bedford. Candidates must be able to work on their own initiative within the workshop.

In addition to being competent in routine fault finding, general repairs and servicing, candidates must be familiar with diagnostic software and test equipment to diagnose and repair faults in engine management systems, ABS lighting and air-bags. Experience of using the Bosch ESI[tronic] software would be an advantage. Bosch trained Technicians would also be at an advantage.

Applicants must have a full clean driving licence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,500 Per Annum (Salary Negatable depending on experience)

Benefits: Company pension

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm, Alternative Saturdays 9am to 1pm

Work Location: In person

Salary: £41,770.12 per annum plus Veolia benefits - Paid weekly

£5.00 daily meal allowance,

Single person allowance - Earn an extra £38.80 daily when you complete over 110 bins *on RCV routes only.

Hours: 48 Hours per week, Early starts, Monday to Friday 4am / 5am start

Occasional Saturday working will be required.



Location: Bedford, Milton Keynes



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With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.



Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 21 days of annual leave
  
• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
  
• Access to our people's pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Driving to planned collection locations and moving / emptying multiple commercial waste containers.
  
• 4 to 5 trips per day
  
• Ensuring all information is input into the onboard system and all paperwork is kept up to date and submitted daily
  
• Completing daily checks of the vehicle as per our driver operator handbook
  
• Complying with all traffic laws and legislation including and weight of loads
  

What we're looking for;

• Class 2 (Cat C) licence
  
• Up to date CPC
  
• Digi / Tachograph card
  
• Ideally you will have Skip or RORO experience
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Bedford
Salary: Up to £40,000 + attractive bonus scheme + overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, NO weekends!!

OC18945

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients independant specialist in the Bedford area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to progress with a large company.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history

Benefits:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Excellent pension package
• Colleague referral up to £2,000
• Genuine career progression
• Cycle to work scheme

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTMDL

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.