Retail Area Collector

Salvation Army Trading Company Limited (SATCoL); City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable retail organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Retail Area Collector. Responsibilities include collecting goods, assessing quality, and assisting in the shop. Applicants should have excellent customer service skills and a full driving license, with no evening or Sunday shifts required. The role offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Virtual GP service

Fantastic pension scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must possess a full and current driving license.
• Experience in manual handling is necessary.
• A passion for charity retailing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and delivering goods to private houses.
• Assessing donated goods for quality.
• Assisting in the shop when not driving.

Skills

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Manual handling experience

Knowledge of the local area

Adaptability

Job description

Do you want to work for a company that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders, and the planet?

Do you want to work for a company that is different, exciting, innovative, and extremely successful within the charity retail market?

Would you like to enjoy benefits such as a virtual GP service, a fantastic pension scheme, and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?

Are you seeking a new challenge that helps develop your skills and is community-oriented?

And, importantly, there is no evening or Sunday work!

We are looking for a friendly and helpful new team member. If you have customer-focused experience, whether paid or voluntary, enjoy meeting people, and have a positive outlook, we want you to help make our shop as successful as possible.

As a Retail Area Collector, your main responsibilities will include collecting and delivering goods to private houses, assessing donated goods for quality, and assisting in the shop when not driving. This role involves manual handling.

Requirements include:

• A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• A full and current driving license
• Manual handling experience
• A passion for charity retailing
• Knowledge of the local area
• Adaptability and quick thinking

If you meet these criteria, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd wants you!

Here's what some colleagues say about us:

'Working for the Salvation Army Trading Company has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Supporting humanitarian efforts and being part of a dedicated employer making a difference is truly heartwarming.' – GT, Sales Assistant/Driver

'I enjoy seeing how much we help raise funds for those in need and working with a team that brings smiles to those who need help.' – JL, Sales Assistant

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please note, the advert may close earlier than the stated deadline in extreme circumstances.