Driver - Charity (Willowbrook Hospice)

strukta Group Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Willowbrook Hospice is seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to manage stock movements across our charity shops and central hub. You will ensure shops are well stocked, safe, and financially integrated with our central offices, while acting as a professional ambassador for the hospice.

The role requires a UK driving licence with a clean record, practical knowledge of safe manual handling, and the ability to plan routes and complete simple logs.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with a clean record.
• Experience in delivery or logistics role.
• Ability to plan daily routes and work independently.
• Ability to accurately complete logs and timesheets.
• Friendly and respectful communication with staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Commitment to care, compassion and community values.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & stock control across our retail shops and central warehouse.
• Manual handling of stock and furniture.
• Waste management to keep stores tidy.
• Collect and drop off daily shop banking to central offices.
• Vehicle safety checks and routine maintenance reporting.
• Uphold health & safety regulations on site.

Skills

Driving licence

Manual handling

Route planning

Logs & timesheets

Communication

Company values

Job description

Are you looking for a role to help make a positive impactin your local community? We are looking for a driver to play a vital part in our retail operations supportingfunding andjoining our friendly team.

At Willowbrook Hospice, our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care and specialist palliative support to patients, their families, and the wider community. Our network of charity shops and our online retail operations are vital to generating the funding required to keep our services free of charge. By joining our retail team, your daily logistical work directly impacts and supports local patient care.

We are seeking a reliable Delivery Driver to manage the movement of stock, furniture, and financial assets across our retail network. Operating from our central hub, you will ensure our shops remain well-stocked, safe, and financially integrated with our central offices, while acting as a professional ambassador for the hospice.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Logistics & Stock Control: Manage stock distributions, transfers, and furniture collections across our retail shops and central warehouse.
• Manual Handling: Safely lift, load, and move stock, heavy furniture donations, and retail materials.
• Waste Management: Clear waste and unsellable items from stores to keep operations tidy.
• Financial Handling: Securely collect and drop off daily shop banking to our designated retail offices.
• Vehicle Compliance: Conduct daily vehicle safety checks, routine maintenance reports, and complete accurate logistics paperwork.
• Health & Safety: Maintain safe, professional workspaces while fully complying with standard health and safety regulations.

About You

• Licence & Experience: Valid UK driving licence with a clean record and experience in a delivery or logistics role.
• Operational Skills: Practical knowledge of safe manual handling techniques for lifting and moving retail furniture.
• Time Management: Strong skills to plan daily routes effectively and work independently on the road.
• Administration: Ability to accurately complete basic paper or digital logs, checklists, and timesheets.
• Communication: Friendly and respectful manner when interacting with shop staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Values: A strong commitment to our core organizational values of care, compassion, and community.