What Arriva can offer you: 39 hours per week 5 shifts on 7 £19.03 per hour with time and a half for OT Permanent, full-time contract Overtime availability Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus! Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers Arriva Workplace Pension 25 days holiday per year. The role will involve: Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA) Requirements: Level 3 NVQ/IRTEC Qualification (Or equivalent) Knowledge of PSV or HGV maintenance Knowledge of engineering procedures and Health & Safety legislation Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled...

Trainee Bus Driver Pay Rate: £13.05 - £15.84 per hour Start your bus driving career with Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you will be at the heart of your community! Whether it is getting commuters to work, helping customers with popping to the shops or getting children to school - we provide an important service in connecting our customers to what matters to them. As a Bus Driver, you will get to know the familiar faces on your routes, build relationships and even be the highlight of someone’s day. Did you know that Bus Drivers are one of the most thanked jobs in the UK? We are proud of our customer service and how we support our community - and we would love to have like-minded individuals as part of our team. Pay Rate: £13.05 - £15.84 per hour Weekdays - £13.05 first 6 months, £13.47 between 6-18 months service and then £15.54 per hour Weekends - £13.35 first 6 months, £13.77 between 6-18 months service and then £15.84 per hour Bank Holiday - £40 bonus...

Start Your Career with Arriva as a PCV Bus Driver – Join a Community That Drives the Future! Location : Darlington Depot Pay Rate: £15.54 per hour - £15.84 per hour Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a rewarding career that connects you to your community? Join Arriva at our Darlington depot, where you’ll be an integral part of keeping our community moving. Whether it’s getting commuters to work, helping customers with errands, or ensuring children get to school safely, every journey makes a difference. As a Bus Driver, you’ll build relationships with familiar faces on your routes and even be the highlight of someone’s day. We take pride in the service we provide and the impact we have on the community, and we’re looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. What We Offer: Pay Rates from 1st of April 2026 Weekdays £15.54 per hour (must have 18 months experience in the last 5 years) Weekends £15.84 per hour (must have 18 months...

Qualified Part Time PCV Bus Driver (Expression of Interest) Location: North East Depots Pay Rate: Up to £15.84 per hour Contract Type: Part Time Opportunities (Expression of Interest) Drive Your Career Forward with Arriva Are you a qualified PCV Bus Driver looking for a role that offers greater flexibility around your lifestyle, family commitments, studies, retirement plans, or other employment? At Arriva, we're exploring how we can create more flexible working opportunities for qualified drivers at our North East depots. As part of this initiative, we're inviting applications from experienced PCV drivers who would be interested in part-time work. This is an Expression of Interest campaign designed to help us understand the demand for part-time driving opportunities and the working patterns that drivers are looking for. By applying, you'll help shape how future part-time opportunities could be developed within our operation. Whether you're looking for a few shifts...

Senior Service Desk Analyst: Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. This role may be eligible for a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £13,000. Any allowance is non-contractual and subject to a post-appointment capability assessment, with awards determined by a moderation panel in line with the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to be part of a friendly and collaborative team and provide senior operational support to the Service Desk? Do you want to have a role that combines hands-on delivery with day-to-day coordination, quality assurance, and mentoring responsibilities? If...

Service Desk Manager Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. This role may be eligible for a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £13,000. Any allowance is non-contractual and subject to a post-appointment capability assessment, with awards determined by a moderation panel in line with the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to be part of a friendly and collaborative team and provide overall leadership and management of the Service Desk team, including line management responsibility for Service Desk Analysts. If so, then read on! About the Team The Financial Analytics Control and...

Job Opportunity: Kitchen Assistants - STAINDROP, DARLINGTON (Agency Work) Berry Recruitment Darlington is currently registering agency Kitchen assistants and Cleaners to cover temporary roles within schools in Staindrop. These roles are as-required , ideal for candidates looking to top up their regular hours or seeking flexible part-time work . Working Hours: Typically 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 3:00PM - 5.30PM , depending on the school's requirements. ? Duties Include: Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting Cleaning toilets and replenishing supplies Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely Sanitising touch points and high-traffic areas Cleaning windows, doors, and furniture Following cleaning schedules and procedures Reporting maintenance issues or health and safety concerns Requirements: Previous cleaning experience preferred Driving licence and own transport preferred but not...

The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership on a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This is an opportunity to support one of the most significant shared services programmes in government, helping ensure DBT's systems, data and processes are integrated effectively. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership for DBT's role in a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This role will focus on high-level and integration architecture, supporting the effective adoption of a new ERP solution within DBT's wider digital estate. You will work with multidisciplinary and cross-government teams to shape coherent,...

Retail Operations Manager (Temporary Cover) Location: Darlington and surrounding areas Hours: 15-22 hours per week (2-3 days per week) Duration: Temporary cover Salary: £14.45 per hour We are currently seeking an experienced Retail Operations Manager to provide short-term support across a well-established charity retail operation. This is a hands-on operational management role supporting a network of charity shops and warehouse operations during a period of temporary cover. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage and support Shop Managers and Warehouse Leads Provide operational guidance and day-to-day management support across multiple locations Work closely with the Head of Retail to maintain service standards and performance Support staff management processes, including employee relations where required Help drive retail performance and identify opportunities for improvement Assist with progressing recommendations from a recent external review of retail operations Ensure high...

Have you worked in policy before? Are you interested in a role addressing major domestic issues that draw interest from the Chancellor, No 10, and ministers across Government? These positions offers the chance to positively affect lives throughout the country. If this appeals to you, we'd love to hear from you! About the Team The Local Government and Reform (LGR) team are responsible for managing HM Treasury's interests in local government policy and funding. We work closely with colleagues in the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and other departments, to shape the government's approach to local economic growth and local government. This includes ensuring that councils have the resources they need to deliver key services and implement government priorities, including reform of adult and children's social care. We also seek to ensure that financial powers and policy responsibilities are devolved to the most appropriate level of government. HM...

Policy Adviser- Prudential Banking Salary: National: £43,090 - £46,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want an exciting, multifaceted role at the heart of economic and financial policymaking, at a time when the legislative framework for financial services is evolving significantly? This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop strong policy, legislative, and stakeholder engagement skills, while working on high-profile issues affecting the UK's financial system. About the Team The Prudential and Sustainability Team has a varied and high-profile remit. We develop policy on prudential regulation and sustainable...

Do you have extensive experience or background in maintaining a website and working with content management systems? Do you possess or wish to develop customer management and communication skills? If so, we'd love to hear from you! About the Team The Government Economic and Social Research Team (GESR) is a friendly and dynamic team who support the Government Social Research (GSR) and Government Economic Service (GES) cross government professions. We work to ensure that social researchers and economists have all the tools needed to produce the best analysis and evidence for policy makers in support of the entire range of UK Government and public service activities. We also work with external organisations as partners on things that matter like improving the use of evidence in policy making and growing diversity in recruitment. The team is organised into a Strategy and an Operations team, who together deliver all the policies and commitments in the GSR and GES Strategies,...

Policy Adviser - Higher Executive Officer Salary: National: £34,820 - £40,000. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of Budget and Statements across the department? If so, then this could be the role for you! You do not need any specific qualifications or experience to take on this role, just evidence of the right behaviours, values and motivation to succeed. About the Team The Budget and Finance Bill Team are a fun and supportive team which sits at the centre of the Treasury and is responsible for delivering the department's policy...

Senior Business Engagement Adviser Salary: London: £46,090 - £49,500 / National: £43,090 - £46,500. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher. Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: London (1 Horse Guards Road) or Darlington (Feethams House) Do you want a varied, fast paced, and stretching role with significant exposure to Special Advisers, Ministers, No.10, and senior stakeholders across business, HMT, and wider government? If so, read on! About the Team The Enterprise and Growth Unit (EGU) promotes sustainable economic growth and higher productivity for the UK. We provide analysis and advice on enterprise, innovation, private sector investment and a cost-effective transition to a low-carbon economy. The Enterprise and Growth Unit has a varied and...

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for Bank Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) / Bank Registered Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD) to join our team at Hollyhurst. Hollyhurst is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Darlington, County Durham. The specialist MDT led team support people who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge. You'll be working flexible hours (days/nights/weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Hollyhurst. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be...

Salary: £43,090 - £46,500 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: Darlington The Resilience & Resolution team is hiring a policy adviser to support the team's work in identifying and managing emerging risks to the financial stability of the UK, and preparing and responding where risks crystalise. About the Team The Resilience & Resolution (R&R) team works at the heart of government, partnering with the Bank of England, financial regulators and departments across Whitehall to spot risks to the financial sector and lead the Treasury's response when issues arise. It's a fast-paced, high-profile team with regular exposure to senior officials and ministers. We're a friendly and inclusive team that genuinely prioritises wellbeing, supporting you to deliver while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. About the Job...

The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking a Cloud-focused Technical Architect to help shape and advance the department's cloud capability across AWS and Azure. This is an opportunity to influence how modern, resilient and secure cloud services are designed, governed and adopted across DBT. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford. About role DBT are seeking a Cloud-focused Technical Architect to shape and advance the department's cloud capability across AWS and Azure. This role will focus on designing modern, resilient and secure cloud services, while helping define best practice, architectural standards and long-term platform direction. You will work closely with platform teams, cyber security colleagues, architects and delivery teams to ensure cloud technologies are adopted effectively across...

Customer Service Assistant (Summer Campaign 2026) Darlington Station £13.45 per hour (PAYE), 35 hours per week, shift-based role Contract length: 17.07 09.2026 Kickstart Your Railway Career This Summer at Darlington Station! The role and about you We are looking for reliable, proactive and customer-focused Customer Service Assistants to join the team at Darlington Station on a summer temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience within the railway industry, working in a fast-paced and customer-facing environment where no two days are the same. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting passengers throughout their journey, acting as a key point of contact across the station. You will provide clear and accurate information regarding train times, platform details, journey planning, and ticketing queries. You will also assist passengers with luggage, mobility needs, and general wayfinding, helping to ensure a smooth and positive travel...

As part of a fun, close-knit team, you'll 'pick' stock for specific stores and load them onto the right pallets - ready for our Drivers to collect. Receiving instructions through a headset, you'll need to be on the ball and pay close attention to details that matter, such as store numbers. It also means always checking that the relevant paperwork is accurate. We do things our own way at Aldi But whatever we're doing we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without the great teams at our warehouses, there'd be no products in those stores. Weekend Shifts Only working Saturday and Sunday £14.12 per hour Contracted hours Inhouse MHE training provided Experience of working in a fast-paced warehouse environment Manual lifting required throughout shift Team player Has a can-do attitude and works well under pressure Benefits Paid breaks Night premium pay Annual holiday...

Berry Recruitment Darlington are currently seeking to register a number of agency cleaners and kitchen assistants to support temporary roles within schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas. These are flexible, temporary positions offered on an as-required basis, ideal for candidates looking to top up existing hours or seeking part-time work that fits around other commitments. Working hours: Shifts are typically between: 9:30am - 1:30pm 3:30pm - 5:30pm Monday to Friday Key Duties: Cleaning responsibilities: Vacuuming and mopping floors Cleaning toilets and washroom areas Tidying classrooms and staff rooms Emptying bins Dusting and wiping surfaces Sanitising high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, light switches) Cleaning and sanitising desk areas Kitchen responsibilities: Food preparation Washing pots and utensils Cleaning kitchen surfaces Requirements: Previous cleaning or kitchen experience is preferred A full UK driving licence and...