Applying for a role is quick and simple. Just click on the apply button, answer some questions and upload your CV. You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm that your application has successfully been submitted.

If you are successful at this stage you will be invited to an interview or testing session.

Yes, but the type of role you are applying for will determine the interview process which follows. The main ones we use are telephone interviews and face-to-face interviews. Telephone interviews will take place to discuss your CV and experience.

In both face-to-face and telephone interviews, you may be asked competency-based questions. If you're not used to answering competency-based interview questions, the STAR model is a useful way of communicating key points clearly and concisely.

Tests can include face to face interviews, practical and aptitude tests or the preparation and delivery of presentations.

Yes. You can complete some practice tests at shldirect.com - this will give you a clear indication of what the nature of the tests are.

Tips: Make sure that you listen and read any instructions carefully. Don't be afraid to ask any questions before the test begins if you are unclear. For a number of the tests, these will be time limited so try and work both quickly and accurately.

The careers section of our website is a good way to get a feel for who we are, what our values are and what our people are like. There are testimonials and videos to give different perspectives on working at CDL.

You can find out about specific opportunities on our vacancies page. Each available vacancy will have a brief description of the role itself. You can also look at other roles we have in the business on our our people page.

Yes. We have a job alert system to provide updates on new vacancies. If you see a role or area of the business that you find interesting, but there are currently no vacancies, our job alert will allow you the option to leave your details online and when a vacancy arises, you will automatically receive an email to let you know. It couldn't be simpler!