Van Driver

Cats Protection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

26 days annual leave

Salary Finance

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking a Van Driver to support our Retail team across the South East Region including London. This permanent, part-time role comprises 14 hours on a rota basis, including weekends, with salary up to £9,345.68 plus London Weighting.

You will enable safe, timely movement of goods and supervise volunteers on the van while representing the charity’s values in every interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience driving a manual van, a full UK driving licence, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Experience driving a commercial van (manual).
• Familiar with satellite navigation equipment.
• Aware of health and safety procedures and manual handling.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Enable the safe and timely movement of goods across the Cats Protection retail estate.
• Supervise the volunteers who are assisting on the van, ensuring they operate within health and safety guidelines.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Cats Protection, demonstrating the charity's values in every interaction.

Skills

Van driving experience

Satellite navigation

Health and safety awareness

Organisation

Time management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Team: Retail

Location: South East Region (including London)

Work pattern: 14 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £9,345.68 per annum (+£724 London Weighting Allowance)

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Van Driver:

• To enable the safe and timely movement of goods across the Cats Protection retail estate
• To supervise the volunteers who are assisting on the van, ensuring they operate within health and safety guidelines
• To act as a brand ambassador for Cats Protection, being a role model for the values and behaviour's of the charity

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelry and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we're looking for in our Van Driver:

• Experience of driving a commercial van (manual), and using satellite navigation equipment
• An awareness of health and safety procedures and manual handling
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Flexibility to travel within the region as required
• Hold a full UK driving license

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about here

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There's a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.