Retail Van Driver

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY; Penrith; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme up to 6%

Recognition platform

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY is seeking a Retail Van Driver to manage deliveries, collections and stock transfers, and to pick up donations from corporate partners. You will collect stock from warehouses nationwide and distribute it to local areas, while keeping the vehicle safe, maintained and compliant with health and safety requirements.

The role requires a UK driving licence held for at least two years, knowledge of driving laws, strong communication, and a proven track record in van

Qualifications

• 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

• Drive and deliver goods, collect stock, transfer stock, and pick up donations from corporate partners.
• Collect stock from warehouses nationwide and distribute to local areas as needed.
• Keep the vehicle safe, clean and well-maintained, including regular servicing and safety checks.
• Manage health and safety issues, following procedures and national instructions, policies and legislation.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Customer care

Vehicle maintenance

Administrative paperwork

UK Driving Licence (2+ years)

Job description

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

• 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.

• 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.

Interested? The closingdatefor 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.