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February's Driver of the Month is ...This month we have chosen Gyula Puszta from Tamworth as our Driver of the Month because he has never let us down, he is flexible and will do mornings,...
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- Claire Smith
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- 26/02/19
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It's out now - February's The Extra Mile!Don’t miss the February edition of The Extra Mile , our monthly email to our drivers with the latest news and views from the world of LGV. Inside...
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- Claire Smith
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- 25/02/19
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Thank you from the Driver Require Ocado teamFollowing the huge blaze at the Ocado warehouse in Hampshire earlier this month, we would like to make a special mention to all of our drivers who...
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- Claire Smith
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- 22/02/19
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Sleep walking into a perfect stormSleep walking into a perfect storm: The LGV driver shortage, Brexit and IR35 reforms The prospect of empty supermarket shelves, disruption to...
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- Claire Smith
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- 19/02/19
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Drivers beware: new HMRC scamThis week, one of our drivers was contacted by an automated telephone service claiming to be from the HMRC saying that he owed over £4,000 in tax....
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- Claire Smith
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- 06/02/19
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Driver Require has once again been nominated in The biz4Biz Awards!The aim of the Awards is to recognise excellence in business across Hertfordshire and we need your support. It’s quicker than making a cup of tea,...
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- Claire Smith
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- 30/01/19
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NEW Dartford branchWe've just opened a new branch in DARTFORD. Come in and see us or give us a call - maybe you can refer a driver friend in the area (and earn yourself...
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- Claire Smith
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- 24/01/19
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Our first Driver of the Month 2019Lee Thomas is an outstanding Class 1 driver working out of the Ocado DC in Hatfield. He is one of our most flexible drivers, willing to change from...
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- Claire Smith
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- 23/01/19
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Don't miss the first edition of The Extra Mile for 2019Don’t miss the January edition of The Extra Mile , our monthly email to our drivers with the latest news and views from the world of LGV. Inside...
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- Claire Smith
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- 22/01/19
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We are in the Recruiter Fast 50We are thrilled to announce we’ve made the list of the FAST 50 – the UK’s 50 fastest growing recruitment companies. In fact, not only we are in...
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- Claire Smith
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- 21/01/19
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The last Extra Mile for 2018!Don’t miss the last edition of The Extra Mile for 2018 ! Inside our end of year edition – Merry Christmas from all the team at Driver...
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- Claire Smith
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- 21/12/18
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Supporting a very special Christmas event for children with AutismWe were delighted to again be asked to support our neighbour in Stevenage, Tracks Autism, with their special Autism Friendly Santa’s grotto. The...
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- Claire Smith
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- 21/12/18
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Get your timesheet in, so you get paid on time this ChristmasTo allow us to make sure you’re paid on time this Christmas, please make sure your timesheets reach us by these dates: Non-Ocado drivers need to...
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- Claire Smith
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- 12/12/18
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Our Driver of the Month - it's a double header!We've been blown away by so many drivers who are doing amazing work for us so we've decided to recognise two individuals in particular this month. ...
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- Claire Smith
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- 11/12/18
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Don't miss the December edition of The Extra Mile!Don’t miss the December edition of The Extra Mile , our monthly email to our drivers with the latest news and views from the world of LGV. Inside...
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- Claire Smith
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- 10/12/18
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You've got the power - in your pulloverWe're trying to raise more than £100 for SAVE THE CHILDREN. It may seem small, but by getting everyone in our branches to wear a festive knit and...
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- Claire Smith
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- 09/12/18
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We’re proud to be sponsoring Hertfordshire’s New Businesses of the Year Award 2018Following our double success at last year’s event where we walked away with both The Business Growth Award and Medium Business of the Year Award, we...
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- Claire Smith
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- 15/11/18
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Good luck to our intrepid fundraisers Paul and Alex!In just a few days' time, from 17-27 November, Paul Hartles (Southern Regional Manager) and Alex Raven (Driving Consultant) will cycle 450km – just...
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- Claire Smith
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- 14/11/18
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Here's Our OCTOBER Driver Of The Month.....We've chosen Derek Berditch as our October Driver of the Month because..... Unanimously voted for by our Stevenage team, Derek has been a van driver...
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- Claire Smith
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- 13/11/18
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The November edition of The Extra Mile is out now!Don’t miss the latest edition of The Extra Mile , our monthly email to our drivers with the latest news and views from the world of LGV. Inside...
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- Claire Smith
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- 12/11/18
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Stay Safe Mate - Heart HealthIn support of the Paul and Alex's BHF challenge, this month's Stay Safe theme is heart health. Find out your ‘heart age’ with this simple Heart...
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- Claire Smith
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- 09/11/18
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Speed, skill and a new record set – a brilliant day with Ocado at Donington ParkWe were delighted to once again co-sponsor Ocado’s Driver of the Year event, held at Donington Park on 17th October. The annual event recognises...
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- Claire Smith
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- 01/11/18
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The Driver of the Month is ....We've chosen Mick Earley as our September Driver of the Month because... Mick is a popular Class 1 driver who has been with us for almost 11 years...
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- Claire Smith
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- 18/10/18
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Our October edition of The Extra Mile is out nowDon’t miss the latest edition of The Extra Mile , our monthly email to our drivers with the latest news and views from the world of LGV. Inside...
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- Claire Smith
- Date
- 17/10/18
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