Retail Van Driver
- Recruiter
- BRITISH RED CROSS-11
- Location
- Forfar
- Salary
- 16223.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Retail Van Driver
Location: Forfar (for travel requirements please see below)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week - flexibility required between 0900 and 1700 Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: GBP16,223 per annum
Would you like to use your driving skills to make a difference to people living in crisis?
We are looking for a Van Driver to manage the deliveries, collections, door-to-door collections and stock transfers of both clothing and furniture items for the Red Cross charity shops in Forfar. This will potentially involve travel across a wide area, including the counties of Angus, Fife, Tayside and Aberdeenshire.
In this hands-on role, you will be an integral part of the area shop network, by helping to develop and grow stock generation contacts, seizing local opportunities and promoting the Red Cross as the charity of choice for stock donations.
For this role you will need to be a full driving licence holder with a driving licence which allows you to operate a manual transmission vehicle (please note that, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements, applicants must be aged 21 or over and must have held their licence for a minimum of two full years). As driving is a feature of this position, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current organisational policy.
Say hello to the team...
Helping people in crisis begins at your local charity shop.
Full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem, our 330 shops across the UK are home to over 6,500 volunteers and 700 paid staff. Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life.
We want to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience, and we never forget the contribution our little shop makes to helping those in crisis.
The Van Driver will work closely with the local shop managers, shop staff and volunteers, acting as the first point of contact for shops in relation to matters of stock generation, stock transfer, collection and disposal.
This role might be for you if...
The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th June 2021, with interviews to follow shortly afterwards
Should you have any questions on this role please email us at ,quoting vacancy ID 2403
Please note that, due to the context and duties of this role, in line with government guidelines it is not suitable for individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable or clinical vulnerable to undertake this role.
If we receive a very large volume of applications, we reserve the right to close advertising early. Therefore it would be advisable to submit your application for this vacancy as early as possible.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
Location: Forfar (for travel requirements please see below)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week - flexibility required between 0900 and 1700 Monday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: GBP16,223 per annum
Would you like to use your driving skills to make a difference to people living in crisis?
We are looking for a Van Driver to manage the deliveries, collections, door-to-door collections and stock transfers of both clothing and furniture items for the Red Cross charity shops in Forfar. This will potentially involve travel across a wide area, including the counties of Angus, Fife, Tayside and Aberdeenshire.
In this hands-on role, you will be an integral part of the area shop network, by helping to develop and grow stock generation contacts, seizing local opportunities and promoting the Red Cross as the charity of choice for stock donations.
For this role you will need to be a full driving licence holder with a driving licence which allows you to operate a manual transmission vehicle (please note that, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements, applicants must be aged 21 or over and must have held their licence for a minimum of two full years). As driving is a feature of this position, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current organisational policy.
Say hello to the team...
Helping people in crisis begins at your local charity shop.
Full of gifts, clothes and even the odd vintage gem, our 330 shops across the UK are home to over 6,500 volunteers and 700 paid staff. Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life.
We want to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience, and we never forget the contribution our little shop makes to helping those in crisis.
The Van Driver will work closely with the local shop managers, shop staff and volunteers, acting as the first point of contact for shops in relation to matters of stock generation, stock transfer, collection and disposal.
This role might be for you if...
- You're a confident and safe driver, with previous van driving and delivery experience. You have a full and current driving licence and knowledge of current legislation.
- You know your way around a vehicle - you have previous experience of basic vehicle maintenance and can keep paperwork updated e.g. mileage logs.
- You're are physically able to lift and carry loads (within Health and Safety Manual Handling criteria)
- You thrive on delivering excellent customer service.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th June 2021, with interviews to follow shortly afterwards
Should you have any questions on this role please email us at ,quoting vacancy ID 2403
Please note that, due to the context and duties of this role, in line with government guidelines it is not suitable for individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable or clinical vulnerable to undertake this role.
If we receive a very large volume of applications, we reserve the right to close advertising early. Therefore it would be advisable to submit your application for this vacancy as early as possible.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
- 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) - pro rata for part-time rolesOption to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policyDiscounts from a range of online and high street retailers
A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.
Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.
In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.
If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.
As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.
If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.
The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).
Follow us on and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis