Driver Guard - Newcastle

Loomis UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

MyRewards

Zusammenfassung

Loomis UK in Newcastle is seeking a Driver Guard to securely transport cash and valuables between clients while delivering high standards of customer service. This full-time role is based in Newcastle, offering 40 hours per week and pay starting at £14.06 per hour with a rise to £15.06 after probation.

Training is provided, including full uniform and PPE, with a strong emphasis on safety and integrity. A valid UK driving licence and eligibility to obtain an SIA licence are required, with support

Qualifikationen

• Must pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks.
• Current UK driving licence.
• Ability to attain an SIA licence during probation (licence cost covered by us).

Aufgaben

• Transport cash and valuables between clients and destinations securely.
• Complete deliveries with precision and safety.
• Perform vehicle checks before each journey.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and professionalism.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Punctuality

Team player

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

Driver Guard - Newcastle

Job profile for Driver Guard - Newcastle

Job details

Salary £14.06 per hour, rising to £15.06 on probation completion Contractual hours 40 Basis Full Time Region North Package PensionMy Rewards Job category/type Driver

Newcastle 08/12/2026

Due to an increase in workload, our Newcastle branch is seeking Delivery Drivers (known internally as Driver Guards).

Do you want to work in a place where your team values you? Do you have a positive attitude and the desire to learn and succeed?

Pay: £14.06 per hour, rising to £15.06 per hour after probation

Hours: 40 hours per week (Part time hours also available)

Our drivers are responsible for the safe handling and transportation of customer and company goods, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a high level of integrity to develop within Loomis UK - one of the market leaders in our industry.

Who are we?

Loomis UK has a strong national presence and is part of the Loomis Group – a worldwide leader in the security sector. We provide secure, end-to-end solutions for the distribution, handling, and storage of cash and valuables for banks, retailers, and other businesses. From intelligent safes and cash-in-transit services to cash processing and ATM replenishment, we play a vital role in supporting the everyday flow of money in society.

The role

As a Loomis Driver Guard, you’ll have fantastic earning potential. Almost 10% of our drivers earn more than £45,000 and over 20% earn more than £40,000 (includes overtime** and shift pay).

**Overtime is readily available but not guaranteed.

As a Driver Guard, you'll play a key role in our service delivery, representing our business with professionalism and helping to maintain strong customer relationships.

You’ll be responsible for the secure transportation of cash and valuables between clients and destinations, ensuring high standards of service and safety. You’ll complete deliveries with precision, adhere to safety protocols, and perform vehicle checks before each journey to guarantee reliable service. This role requires the post holder to undertake deliveries to a variety of customer sites and can involve physically demanding activities such as walking, bending, lifting and carrying (up to 15kg) multiple times daily, in order to meet the performance standards expected by our customers. If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and a strong team player, this role could be a great fit for you!

About you

This isn't your typical delivery job - to be successful as aDriver Guard at Loomis UK, you'll need to bring more than just driving skills. You'll be dependable, punctual, and great at communicating with customers, colleagues, and the public. Being a team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude is essential.You'll also need to have a flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays) and be happy to adapt to changing circumstances.

To enable you to carry out your role successfully, we will provide you with full training, your essential kit (including full uniform and Personal Protective Equipment where required), as well as continued development throughout your career with us.

The values of our organisation - People, Service, Integrity - are fundamental to shaping our culture and the way we manage our business.

We also have some specific security criteria that you will need to meet:

• You must be able to pass criminal record, personal credit and ID checks
• You must have verifiable 10-year employment/unemployment/educational history
• You must have a current UK driving licence
• You must be approved to attain an SIA licence. Joining us with an existing SIA licence will automatically qualify you for the post-probation rate of pay, as well as a £1,000 bonus. If you don’t hold one already, you will be required to attain a licence (paid for by us) during your probation period

In return we offer the following:

• 24 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays)
• A 12-week induction and training programme (The Loomis Way)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A safe and supportive culture
• Full uniform and PPE
• MyRewards – over 3000 discounts for everyday life
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Progression opportunities

You will receive the very best in procedural security training and support.

If customer service is at the heart of what you do and you want to join an organisation where you can grow and develop your own career, with your CV including a full job history.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently underrepresented in this area. All appointments will be made on merit.