Retail Van Driver

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL

Buxton

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

20% discount in Lighthouse Shops

Job summary

Lighthouse Charity is seeking a Retail Van Driver based in Buxton to support its Lighthouse Charity shops with collection and delivery of donated goods, and inter-shop stock transfers.

You will travel between shops and sites across the High Peak, with a 37.5-hour week, and must hold a full UK driving licence. The role includes heavy lifting, DBS check, and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
Must be over 25 and have been driving for over two years.
Experience driving Sprinter-type vans and 3.5 tonne Luton vans.
Physically fit for heavy lifting.
Good knowledge of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire geography for route planning.
DBS check will be undertaken by Lighthouse CiDS.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate vehicles and equipment following safety guidelines and policies.
Plan routes for daily collections and deliveries to maximise efficiency.
Handle furniture, boxes, and bags with care during shop collections and deliveries.
Assist Lighthouse shops with stock rotation and Gift Aid collection where possible.
Provide excellent customer care and represent the charity professionally.

Skills

Full UK licence

Age 25+

2+ years driving

Sprinter/Luton van experience

Route planning

Heavy lifting

DBS check readiness

Job description

Rate of Pay:£12.83 per hour

Location:Based in Buxton, travelling to all other sites across the High Peak, as required

Working Hours:37.5 hours per week (Monday and Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm)

Contract type: Permanent

Purpose of the Job

You will be an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the retail transport team committed to supporting our network of Lighthouse Charity shops to achieve their targets through the collection/delivery of donated and sold goods and the transferring of stock between shops. You will be responsible for collections of furniture, boxes of Bric a Brac and bags of clothing from donors by providing efficient, courteous assistance with high levels of customer service. You will uphold the ethos and values of the charity at all times whilst carrying out the duties of your role.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Vehicle & Equipment Use

To drive /operate vehicles and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, safety guidelines and Valley CiDS policies and procedures.
To carry out vehicle and equipment checks in accordance with procedures and to maintain records as required.
To lift and/or move items carefully and safely, using moving and handling equipment and securing materials in line with health and safety procedures.

Collections & Deliveries

To plan routes for the day’s collections and deliveries to ensure the most efficient use of vehicles and to meet customer requirements.
To treat stock and property with care and respect when moving and handling items in shops and when entering customers’ homes to undertake collections/deliveries.
To complete collection and delivery records and daily work log in accordance with Lighthouse procedures, maintaining customer contact details confidentially and securely in line with data protection processes.

Shop Sales Support

To assist our shops with rotating stock between our retail outlets ensuring we can maximise our sales.
To assist our shops on making sales and ensuring Gift Aid is collected from customers wherever possible.

Customers & Colleagues

To provide excellent customer care at all times, representing the Charity in a professional manner in accordance with Lighthouse standards of courtesy and respect and the Driver Dress Code.
To communicate with other staff and volunteers with courtesy and respect.

Person Specification

It is essential to hold a full UK driver’s licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
Must be over the age of 25 and have been driving for over two years.
Essential to have experience of driving Sprinter-type vans and 3.5 tonne Luton vans.
Can transport furniture goods in a safe and responsible manner.
Is physically fit and prepared for heavy lifting.
Good knowledge of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire geography to support route planning.
Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken by Valley CIDS on all Retail Van Drivers.

Benefits