Mainstream Fleet Services

Mainstream Fleet Services Driver supply for Class 1 & Class 2, 7.5 Tonne & Van Drivers (including HIAB/ADR/ Moffett), agency, temporary and permanent recruitment services.

We also supply all types of Industrial, Warehouse & Office staff across Kent.

26/04/2025

***LONG TERM CLASS 1 DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES***

Sittingbourne & Maidstone, Kent
£16.70 - £25.87 per hour + holiday pay

Mainstream Fleet Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for full time, part time or ad-hoc Class 1 Drivers based in Sittingbourne & Maidstone.

The role will entail:
- Refrigerated distribution across a variety of locations.
- Delivering to RDC’s and collections to and from farms.
- The shifts are on average 12 hours long.
- Some flexibility for start times as they may vairy.
- Mainly a driving role with minimal handling of the load.

A successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Full Class 1 Driving licence (minimum of 3 months Class 1 experience).
- Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
- No more than 6 points or have the following endorsement codes showing (DD or DR).
- Compliant to all rules and regulations within LGV driving.
- Good roadcraft/ Geographical knowledge.

Shifts available are over a 7-day period between Sunday to Saturday with a mixture of day/ afternoon & night shifts available between 01:00 hours to 23.00 hours and our client offers long term work and can offer hours to suit.

All candidates are required to pass our clients assessment prior to commencing which includes a written and practical driving test. (3-hour assessments are being held between Monday to Friday on days/ nights)

Pay Rates:
- Days - £16.70 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Nights - £17.80 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Saturday – Day £20.00 p.h./ Night £20.70 p.h.
- Sunday + Bank Holiday – Day £23.62 p.h./ Nights £25.87 p.h.

All the above rates are payrolled through PAYE and holiday accrual will be in addition to the rates as shown and is weekly paid.

New Drivers with at least 3 months Class 1 experience are welcome to apply.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111.

10/04/2025

***LONG TERM CLASS 1 DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES***

£15.75 - £25.87 per hour + holiday pay
Sittingbourne & Maidstone, Kent

Mainstream Fleet Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for full time, part time or ad-hoc Class 1 Drivers based in Sittingbourne & Maidstone.

The role will entail:
- Refrigerated distribution across a variety of locations.
- Delivering to RDC’s and collections to and from farms.
- The shifts are on average 12 hours long.
- Some flexibility for start times as they may vairy.
- Mainly a driving role with minimal handling of the load.

A successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Full Class 1 Driving licence (minimum of 3 months Class 1 experience).
- Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
- No more than 6 points or have the following endorsement codes showing (DD or DR).
- Compliant to all rules and regulations within LGV driving.
- Good roadcraft/ Geographical knowledge.

Shifts available are over a 7-day period between Sunday to Saturday with a mixture of day/ afternoon & night shifts available between 01:00 hours to 23.00 hours and our client offers long term work.

All candidates are required to pass our clients assessment prior to commencing which includes a written and practical driving test. (3-hour assessments are being held between Monday to Friday on days/ nights)

Pay Rates:
- Days - £15.75 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Nights - £17.25 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Saturday – Day £20.00 p.h./ Night £20.70 p.h.
- Sunday + Bank Holiday – Day £23.62 p.h./ Nights £25.87 p.h.

All the above rates are payrolled through PAYE and holiday accrual will be in addition to the rates as shown and is weekly paid.

New Drivers with at least 3 months Class 1 experience are welcome to apply.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111.

10/04/2025

***Class 2 Temp to Perm Driving Opportunity***

Class 2 Driver (Immediate Start)
£31,000 P.A. Full time salary
Maidstone, Kent
Temp to Perm

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Maidstone, Kent for an LGV 2 Driver.

The role:
- Completing 3 to 6 deliveries around London & South East
- Monday to Friday starting at 07:00 hours (No weekends)
- This can be an active job as some handballing is involved

A successful candidate will have:
- Good road craft
- High level of Customer service
- Category C entitlement
- Valid digital tachograph card + Drivers Card
- No endorsements (DD or DR)
- Full understanding of driving laws

This role will be a permanent position if the candidate is successful after the qualification period.

This role pays £31,000 per annum once full time employed with the client and will be paid based on a 45 hour working week.

Whilst working through the agency the hourly rate with be £13.24 per hour + holiday pay and paid weekly via PAYE.

Newly passed Class 2 Drivers are welcome to apply for this position.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111

08/04/2025

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

Yard Staff
£13.00 per hour + Holiday Pay
Strood, Kent
Ongoing/ Full Time

Mainstream Fleet Services are urgently seeking experienced Yard Staff for our Client based in Strood, Kent.

Role Responsibilities:
- Loading/ unloading vehicles manually and checking off materials against manifest
- Yard ‘housekeeping’ – ensuring the environment is kept clean and tidy
- Inventory count and control as required
- Wood cutting/ painting and general maintenance of fixtures & fittings

Conduct requirements:
- Confident communicator
- Be a reliable and trustworthy member of the team
- Be positive and proactive in everything you do

Personal Training Requirements:
- Physically fit as heavy lifting is involved
- Background working within a yard environment for the construction/ scaffolding industry is advantageous
- Ability to work outside

Other Information:
- Hours of work: Monday - Saturday 07.00 – 17.00 (Half day on Saturday), so flexibility is required within this role.
- Interview/ Start Date: Immediate
- Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour + holiday pay

Due to the location of our client all applicants must live local or have their own transport.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity of full-time employment with our client after a qualification period.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111.

06/04/2025

***Class 2 Driving Opportunity***

Class 2 Driver (Immediate Start)
£16.00 per hour+ holiday pay
Tonbridge, Kent
Ongoing Work

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Tonbridge, Kent for an LGV 2 Driver.

The role:
- Completing 3 to 4 deliveries or collections per shift
- Monday to Friday starting at 08:00 hours (No weekends)
- Active job and involves moving barrels and pallets (MHE equipment supplied)

A successful candidate will have:
- Good road craft
- Minimum 3 months LGV 2 driving experience
- Category C entitlement
- Valid digital tachograph card + Drivers Card
- No endorsements (DD or DR)
- ADR preferred but not essential

This role offers a long-term opportunity for the successful candidate.

This role pays £16 per hour

In addition, holiday pay and paid weekly via PAYE

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111

28/03/2025

***LONG TERM DRIVING OPPORTUNITIES***

Class 1 Drivers
£15.75 - £25.87 per hour + holiday pay
Sittingbourne & Maidstone, Kent

Mainstream Fleet Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for full time, part time or ad-hoc Class 1 Drivers based in Sittingbourne & Maidstone.

The role will entail:
- Refrigerated distribution across a variety of locations.
- Delivering to RDC’s and collections to and from farms.
- The shifts are on average 12 hours long.
- Some flexibility for start times as they may vairy.
- Mainly a driving role with minimal handling of the load.

A successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Full Class 1 Driving licence (minimum of 3 months Class 1 experience).
- Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
- No more than 6 points or have the following endorsement codes showing (DD or DR).
- Compliant to all rules and regulations within LGV driving.
- Good roadcraft/ Geographical knowledge.

Shifts available are over a 7-day period between Sunday to Saturday with a mixture of day/ afternoon & night shifts available between 01:00 hours to 23.00 hours and our client offers long term work.

All candidates are required to pass our clients assessment prior to commencing which includes a written and practical driving test. (3-hour assessments are being held between Monday to Friday on days/ nights)

Pay Rates:
- Days - £15.75 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Nights - £17.25 p.h. (Monday to Friday).
- Saturday – Day £20.00 p.h./ Night £20.70 p.h.
- Sunday + Bank Holiday – Day £23.62 p.h./ Nights £25.87 p.h.

All the above rates are payrolled through PAYE and holiday accrual will be in addition to the rates as shown and is weekly paid.

New Drivers with at least 3 months Class 1 experience are welcome to apply.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111.

27/02/2025

JOB OPPORTUNITIES!!

Class 1 Driver (Temp to Perm)
£15.52 ph + Holiday pay (time and a half after 48 hours)
North Kent

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in North Kent for X2 Class 1 Drivers based on a temp to perm.

The role includes:-
- Driving an LGV2 combi (roll on roll off) vehicle delivering + picking up silos
- Driving an LGV 1 Bulk tanker (X2 jobs per shift)

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- A full valid Class 1 Driving licence
- A valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card
- No more than 6 points or a DD or DR
- Flexibility to drive bespoke vehicles.

Successful candidates will be provided training on pressured bulk tankers and the roll on roll off combi vehicle.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday starting between 05.00 hours – 0600 hours, based on 10 – 11 hours per day (45-minute break)

Pay rates are £15,52 per hour + holiday pay (time and a half after 48 hours worked)

Newly passed drivers are welcome to apply

Once full time with our client the salary is £38,734 (per annum)

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

09/02/2025

Class 1 Driver (Temp to Perm)
£15.52 ph + Holiday pay (time and a half after 48 hours)
North Kent

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in North Kent for X3 Class 1 Drivers based on a temp to perm.

The role includes:-
- Driving an LGV2 combi (roll on roll off) vehicle delivering + picking up silos
- Driving an LGV 1 Bulk tanker (X2 jobs per shift)

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- A full valid Class 1 Driving licence
- A valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card
- No more than 6 points or a DD or DR
- Flexibility to drive bespoke vehicles.

Successful candidates will be provided training on pressured bulk tankers and the roll on roll off combi vehicle.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday starting between 05.00 hours – 0600 hours, based on 10 – 11 hours per day (45-minute break)

Pay rates are £15,52 per hour + holiday pay (time and a half after 48 hours worked)

Newly passed drivers are welcome to apply

Once full time with our client the salary is £38,734 (per annum)

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

19/11/2024

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

Forklift Truck Driver
£12.34 per hour + holiday pay
Strood, Kent
Temporary/ ongoing

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Medway, Kent for X2 Forklift Truck Drivers

The role entails:
- Unloading lorries
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks
- Transferring all materials to storage areas
- Stock taking
- Making sure that receiving and storage areas are kept neat and tidy
- Supplying all factory sites with materials as required

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- A nationally accredited Forklift Truck Counterbalance certificate
- Holding a full UK driving licence is essential
- Having knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and the ability to follow company policy
- Excellent attention to detail
- A "can do" attitude and a willingness to follow direction and think on your own feet
- The ability to work as part of a team

Rate of Pay
£12.34 per hour + Holiday pay
Hours of work
Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08.00 – 15.30

This role offers an immediate start, and the duration is initially for a minimum of 2 weeks but has the potential of leading into ongoing or permanent work for the successful candidate.

To apply or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

14/11/2024

***IMMEDIATE START***

Day Warehouse Operatives
£12.50ph - £15.00ph + Holiday Pay
Aylesford

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for Day Warehouse Operatives based in Aylesford, Maidstone

The role entails:
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Manual Stock movement/ rotation
• Order Picking on pallets using a pedestrian pallet truck
• Working in a chilled environment of 2 degrees
• Some heavy lifting is involved

A successful candidate will have the following:
• Previous experience working in a chilled environment
• Holding a nationally accredited PPT certificate would be beneficial, but this is not essential as training will be provided
• Ability to work long shifts

Our client can offer 1 to 5 shifts per week and shifts are 07.00am to 7.00pm over a 7-day period with Sunday being the peak day.

Prior to commencing this role all candidates will have to complete our client’s basic assessment and once passed offers an immediate start with ongoing training available.

The rate of pay for this role:

Monday to Friday - £12.50 per hour
Overtime: Monday to Friday after 11 hours worked per shift - £15.00 per hour
Saturday hours - £15.00 per hour
Sunday and Bank holiday - £15.00 per hour

Pay is weekly through PAYE and holiday entitlement is paid in addition to the above rates.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

14/11/2024

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

General Assistant / Forklift Yard Person
£12.00 per hour + holiday pay (£25,000 P.A)
Maidstone, Kent
Temp to Perm

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting a General Assistant/ Forklift Yard Person on behalf of our client based in Maidstone.

The role entails:
- Supporting the trade counter with the delivery of excellent customer service
- Ensuring that all depot transactions inbound/ outbound are completed efficiently and accurately
- Loading/ unloading of vehicles
- Completing and prioritising all admin related tasks
- Taking stock counts, ensuring that stock take information is accurate

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Holding a nationally accredited forklift licence is essential
- A background in warehouse & customer service would be advantageous
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Having a flexible attitude with the ability and willingness to undertake various duties when required

More details:
- £12.00 per hour + Holiday pay (once full time the salary is £25,000 (PA)

- The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30 (deduction of a 30-minute break per day)

- Overtime is optional

- This is a 13-week temp to perm role with our client and offers an immediate start for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a winning team with great prospects of this becoming a permanent position for the successful candidate.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

06/11/2024

***JOB OPPORTUNITY***

Class 1 Driver
£18.35 - £36.70 per hour + holiday pay
Sittingbourne, Kent

Mainstream Fleet Services are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client based in Sittingbourne for Class 1 Night drivers.

The role will entail:
• General Haulage of recycled waste and recycled paper.
• Delivering to Hubs in various locations.
• The shifts are on average 12 hours long.
• Full time or part time hours available.
• Mainly a driving role including opening/ closing curtains and strapping of the load.

A successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• Full Class 1 licence (Minimum 1 year’s recent driving experience).
• Valid Digital Tachograph and CPC card.
• No more than 6 points or have the following endorsement codes showing (DD or DR).
• Compliant to all rules and regulations within LGV driving.
• Good roadcraft/ Geographical knowledge.

Shifts Available:
• Monday to Friday starting at 18:00 hours. (Night shifts are available on Saturdays/ Sundays during our clients peak trading)

Pay Rates:
• £18.35 (Monday to Friday).
• £27.52 (Saturday)
• £36.70 (Sunday + Bank Holiday)

The above rates are all PAYE and holiday accrual will be in addition and pay is weekly.

All candidates are required to pass our clients driving assessment +2 shifts full paid training prior to commencing this role.

To apply for this role or to discuss other opportunities with Mainstream Fleet Services please call on 01795 418111 (Option 2, then Option 1) or send your CV to [email protected]

Address

4 Kings Row, Armstrong Road
Maidstone
ME156AQ

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