Van Driver

Traid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Home Collection Driver to collect donations from homes. This full-time role involves maintaining the company vehicle and providing an excellent experience for donors. Ideal candidates should have a valid driving license and basic physical fitness, with training provided. The position offers competitive hourly pay of £13.85 with opportunities for overtime and career progression.

Benefits

Weekend overtime shifts

Full uniform provided

Company vehicle with fuel card

22 days paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential, full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Active handling of donation bags weighing up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Collect donations from homes across London.
• Accurately record collection details on a provided PDA.
• Unload collected items safely at the warehouse.
• Maintain cleanliness of the company vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors.

Skills

Van driving experience

Customer service skills

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

About TRAID. TRAID is a charity retailer working for over 25 years to transform fashion for the better. All our fundraising efforts go towards improving the conditions of workers in the fashion and clothing industry, supporting projects all around the world.

About the Role

We are looking for a Home Collection Driver to join our growing team. As the face of TRAID on the road, you will be responsible for collecting donations directly from homes and businesses across London. This role is hands-on, physically engaging, and offers plenty of variety - no two shifts are the same, and our donors will rely on your help in lots of different ways. Each day, you’ll be assigned a route with 20 to 35 collections. We’ll invest in you by offering fully paid, comprehensive training to ensure you’re confident in TRAID’s collection systems and procedures. In return, we expect you take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collect donations from homes across London as per your scheduled route
• Accurately record collection details on a PDA provided by TRAID
• Unload the collected items safely and securely at our Alperton Warehouse, always following manual handling guidelines and health and safety policies
• Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical upkeep of the company vehicle, reporting any necessary maintenance to your line manager
• Provide an energetic and customer-focused approach, aiming to deliver excellent service to donors and ensure a positive experience. This includes answering any questions they may have and calling donors in advance of the collection

Requirements

• Experience: 12 months van driving/multi-drop delivery experience preferred (but not essential). Full training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence - with no more than 6 points and no driving bans in the last 5 years
• Physical fitness – You will be active, handling donation bags weighing up to 20kg
• Flexibility – Shifts can vary, so we’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude who are ready to tackle challenges, even on short notice

What’s in it for you

• Pick-up extra shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of weekend overtime shifts and the opportunity to maximise your earnings
• No upfront costs: We will provide you with everything you need to excel at your job, including a full uniform, company phone and vehicle with a fuel card
• Competitive Compensation: TRAID is a London Living Wage Employer, committed to the well-being and quality of life of all our employees. This means your hourly rate will be reviewed every 12 months in accordance with the foundation's annual review guidelines for as long as we voluntarily choose to adhere to the scheme
• Annual Leave allowance: 22 days paid holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Role Details

• Experience: Not required
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, 14:00 to 22:00
• Salary: from £13.85 hourly
• Benefits: Overtime
• Starting time: Immediate start

About Traid: We''re confident you''ll enjoy our role as a driver at Traid, as well as your daily duties and the team you''ll work with on a daily basis!