The quest of finding a job can be uninspiring and brutal, there's no doubt about it.
If you are trying to find employment that doesn't require a degree or higher diploma you might want to have a look at what we've discovered this week. All of these jobs have been advertised within the last few days, so hurry if you are interested because they may close before the deadline if there are many applications.
These entry-level roles are perfect for people who can demonstrate they can work well in a team and learn on the job. Among the list are some well-respected brands such as Next Plc and Co-op.
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Have a look at the jobs below:
Customer Delivery Driver - Asda Bilton
If you've got a full UK driver's licence and don't mind lugging around people's heavy shopping, you might want to apply for this job as a delivery driver for Asda. It pays £12.04 per hour for a 30-hour working week and benefits include a 10% staff discount.
In its description of who it wants in the role, Asda wrote: "When you are on the road, you will need to be organised and we will expect you to be an excellent ambassador for the Asda brand.
"With that in mind, the personal qualities you bring to the role will be every bit as important as your skills and attitude. Friendly and approachable, you'll be the kind of person who'll put our customers first and do whatever it takes to deliver the best home shopping experience it can be."
Find out more or apply on the Asda website.
Stock Manager at Next Plc - Hull Anlaby branch
There's a job going as a stock manager at Next in Anlaby Retail Park.
The advert for the role reads: "You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. The passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others creating a great work atmosphere and team spirit
You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
A team player who works at their best in a result driven, fast and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt and change quickly, bringing the rest of the team onboard with new objectives
Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload."
Find out more or apply on the Next careers website.
Customer Team Leader for The Co-operative Food, Greatfield Estate, Hul
Paying £13.31 per hour, this 24-hours per week role is for somebody with good people skills who doesn't mind working shifts that include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. This job is only available for people aged over 18 because of the need to authorise age-related sales, such as alcohol.
Benefits include a 30% staff discount and virtual private healthcare services. In its description, the Co-op said: "As a Customer Team Leader, you’ll be part of a friendly team that’s dedicated to helping our customers.
"We’ll look to you to help lead the store team – coaching and supervising our Customer Team Members and deputising for the Store Manager, while also delivering great customer service and performing a wide range of other tasks around the store like re-stocking shelves and cleaning up spillages."
Apply on the Co-op jobs website.
Customer Assistant at Lidl Hedon Road
If you can cope with a fast-faced working environment, there is a job going as a customer assistant at Lidl in east Hull. It is a 30-hour per week contract and pays £12.40 - £13 per hour with a bonus rate for Bank Holidays and late nights.
Describing the job on its website, Lidl said: "From restocking shelves to jumping on tills, you’ll keep moving, keep business booming and never be bored. You’ll take pride in going the extra mile to keep the store clean, tidy and organised, working closely with your colleagues and making sure that every customer receives the service they deserve.
"In return, we’ll give you a competitive hourly pay rate based on equal opportunity and pay structures, with an additional £2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl."
Lidl said there was a chance to have training and progress to another role, for instance as a Bakery Specialist. Find out more or apply on the Lidl website.