Retail Area Collector

The Salvation Army; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP service

Pension scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army in the Burnley area is seeking a friendly Retail Area Collector to support our shops by collecting and delivering donated goods to private houses.

You will assess the quality of donations, assist in the shop when not required to drive, and perform manual handling as needed.

A full, current driving licence, customer-focused approach and knowledge of the local area are essential, with no evening or Sunday shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-focused roles, paid or voluntary.
• Full and current driving licence.
• Manual handling experience.
• Knowledge of the local area.
• Willingness to drive and assist in shop when not driving.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver donated goods to private houses.
• Assess the donated goods for quality.
• Assist in the shop when not required to drive.
• Perform manual handling as part of duties.

Skills

Customer service

Driving licence

Manual handling

Local area knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a friendly & helpful new member of the team. If you have had customer focussed experience, whether in paid or voluntary roles, enjoy getting out and about meeting people and have a friendly and positive outlook then we are looking for you to assist our teams in making the shop as successful as it can be. As a Retail Area Collector, you will be primarily responsible for the collection and delivery of goods to private houses. You will be required to assess the donated goods for quality and assist in the shop when not required to drive. This role will involve an extensive amount of manual handling.

• A positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
• A full and current driving licence
• Manual handling experience
• A passion for charity retailing
• Knowledge of the local area
• The ability to be adaptable and to think on your feet
• 'Working for the Salvation Army Trading Company has been an incredibly rewarding work experience. Not only do I get to contribute to a noble cause by supporting their humanitarian efforts, but I also get to be a part of an inspired dedicated and supportive employer that's making a real difference in people's lives. It's truly heart warming to see the positive impact we have on individuals and communities.' - GT, Sales Assistant/Driver
• Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?
• Did we mention, there is no evening or Sunday working too?!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.