Retail Van Driver

British Red Cross; Penrith; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holidays

Pension Scheme

Recognition Platform

Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Learning & Development

Will Writing Service

Death in Service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross in Penrith is seeking a Retail Van Driver to manage deliveries, collections and stock transfers for Red Cross shops. You will be the main contact for stock issues and help promote the charity in the local community.

The role requires a UK manual driving licence (2+ years), strong communication and customer care, plus experience in van driving and basic vehicle maintenance. Hours are casual with pay at £13.45 per hour, with flexible benefits and pension support.

Qualifications

• A manual, UK driving licence held for minimum of two years.
• Knowledge of current laws and best practices for driving, vehicles, and road traffic operations.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to provide excellent customer care and ensure a positive experience for all.
• Previous experience in van driving, deliveries, basic vehicle maintenance, and handling administrative paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers and picking up donations from corporate partners.
• Collecting stock from various warehouses across the country and distributing where needed.
• Keeping the vehicle safe and well-maintained, including servicing and safety checks.
• Managing health and safety issues, following procedures and national policies.

Skills

Van driving

Customer care

Vehicle maintenance

Admin paperwork

Job description

Retail Van Driver

Location: Penrith & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £13.45 Per Hour

Hours: As & when required

Contract: Casual

Are you ready to drive change and make a positive impact as a RetailVanDriver,managing stock logistics and promoting the Red Cross?

Youwillhelp the retail team in achieving business objectives by managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers for Red Cross shops. Working closely with Shop Managers, you will be the main point of contact for stock-related matters. You will play a vital role in advocating the Red Cross as the charity of choice for stock donations in the local community. Are you up for the challenge?

What will a day in the life of a Retail Van Driver involve?

• Being in charge of managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers and picking up donations from corporate partners.
• Collecting stock from various warehouses across the country and making sure it gets distributed where it's needed in our area.
• Keeping the vehicle safe and sound. You'll need to park it securely in a designated location, making sure it's clean and well-maintained, including regular servicing and safety checks.
• Managing health and safety issues, following procedures, and complying with national instructions, policies, procedures, and legislation.

To be a successful Retail Van Driver, what will you need?

• A manual, UK driving licence held for minimum of two years.
• Knowledge of current laws and best practices for driving, vehicles, and road traffic operations.
• Strong communication skills and aproven ability to provide excellent customer care and ensure a positive experience for all.
• Previous experience in van driving, deliveries, basic vehicle maintenance, and handling administrative paperwork.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 4th October 2026. Interviews commencing soon after.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax‑free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

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