Driver - Retail

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance shop profitability through effective stock management and customer service. This role involves transferring goods, supporting shop openings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The ideal candidate will have considerable driving experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a dynamic team that values inclusivity and celebrates diverse voices while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Considerable driving experience with a good driving record.
• Strong team working and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transfer goods between shop locations and manage stock flow.
• Support new shop openings and ensure effective stock movement.
• Maintain communication with the Area Manager and provide customer service.

Skills

Team working

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Time management

Driving safely

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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To increase the profitability of shops through, generation, efficient collection, distribution and transfer of stock (donated and new goods). To be an ambassador for Octavia, supporting and endorsing the cultural aims of the organisation.

This role is seeking an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Movement (Donated, New Goods and General items )

• Carry out the transfer of goods between shop locations as directed by the Area Manager
• Move out of season , excess stock and equipment to storage, ensuring effective stock flow throughout the year
• To deliver stationary, promotional materials in a timely manner to shops
• Support new shop openings, refurbishments and shop closures in the movement and storage of stock and equipment

Stock Generation (Donated Goods)

• Work with the Area Manager and shop teams to identify opportunities to generate quality donated goods, including the general public, corporate partners and local businesses
• Provide reporting on stock generation activity on a regular basis
• Ensure that a standard of excellence is maintained at all times with regards to customer service
• Maximise opportunities for Gift Aid income and ask donors to sign up at the point of donating

Health and Safety and Security

• Ensure the security of the vehicle, equipment and stock at all times
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with Octavia Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Follow safe lifting and loading practices at all times
• Adhere to the company vehicle policy, rules and regulations
• Ensure regular service/maintenance is carried out on the company vehicle and kept clean and tidy

Administration

• Comply with Octavia policy in the completion and submission of documents relevant to the role e.g. accurate stock movement records collections and deliveries
• Use the technology available for reporting and communication

Working with others

• Maintain regular communication with the Area Manager
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships Octavia Housing staff, shop teams and external supporters
• Provide excellent customer service to all users of the service available to donors through house collections, collections from corporate, businesses, customers and shop teams
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required
• Support the effective sharing resource, including vans and equipment as required

Be willing to work additional hours and to perform any additional duties as and when required in the business, this may involve working some weekends

Requirements

For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role:

Experience

• Considerable driving experience including spending long periods in a vehicle
• Experience driving in a variety of conditions
• Experience of completing paperwork

Knowledge

• Full driving licence and a good driving record

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong team working and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexible attitude and adaptable to change
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Ability to drive safely and confidently, in unfamiliar areas
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Competent in accessing and using Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

The salary for the role is £23,933 per annum with up to 10% pension contribution.

Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Everyone is welcome.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.