Retail Van Driver

Southern Hospice Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme or NHS pension

Up to 35 days' annual leave

On-site education support

Bupa access

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service

Job summary

Southern Hospice Group is seeking an experienced van driver to join our team. You will collect donations (notably furniture) and transfer stock around the retail network while delivering purchases to customers, ensuring safe handling and courteous service.

You will need GCSE level or equivalent, a full driving licence (max 3 points), and strong communication with colleagues and the public. You will be a reliable team player with good local knowledge and a calm, respectful approach to keep

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent required or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a client/customer contact driving delivery/collection role.
• Full driving licence with up to 3 points.
• Able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people and with sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and collaborate with colleagues.
• Good written and verbal instruction comprehension and communication skills.
• A team player who responds positively to change.
• Good local geographical knowledge of the area and surroundings.
• Role involves safe manual handling of heavy furniture and household items.

Responsibilities

• Collect donations (particularly furniture) and transfer stock across the retail chain.
• Deliver purchased furniture to customers.
• Work effectively with team members and wider organisation to support operations.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Manual handling

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Full driving licence (max 3 points)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced van driver to join our team, collecting donations (particularly furniture), transferring stock throughout the retail chain and delivering purchased furniture to customers.

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent or qualified by experience
• Experience of working in a client/ customer contact driving delivery/collection role
• Full driving licence (maximum 3 points)
• Able to communicate confidently with a wide range of people and with sensitivity
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Good communication skills with the ability to receive and give written and verbal instructions clearly
• A team player who responds positively to change
• Good geographical knowledge of the local area and surrounding localities
• This role involves the safe manual handling of heavy and awkward furniture and household items, We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours. Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.

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• Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
• Up to 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• On-site education support and study leave opportunities
• Option to access Bupa and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
• Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
• Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service