Van Driver

YMCA; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Hove is seeking a Van Driver to collect and deliver donated items, supporting its mission to improve young lives. The ideal candidate will have a full driving license and experience in loading goods. You will undertake a physically demanding role, ensuring excellent customer service in a lively working environment. Benefits include subsidized gym membership, healthcare, and flexible working policies. A strong community commitment is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Healthcare

Flexible working policy

Company pension

Generous holiday

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license.
• Experience in loading and carrying goods preferred.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver donated items in the community.
• Support retail stores to provide excellent customer experience.
• Undertake physically demanding tasks.

Skills

School Bus Driving

Tractor-Trailer Experience

Van Driver

Commercial Driving

Heavy Lifting

Job description

Job Title: Van Driver

Location: Hove

Salary: 26656.50 per annum

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Reference: YMC1156537

YMCA; driving positive change for young people.

At YMCA we are passionate about improving young lives and we care about the environment and local communities. Our stores rely and thrive on the donations made by local people and we need to collect and deliver donated items within the communities we serve.

As a Van Driver you will directly support the amazing charity work that we do as we continue to expand our retail network. Some weekend and bank holiday working will be required.

About you

You will have a can‑do approach to your work and a determination to play your part in ensuring that YMCA continue to make a difference in the lives of young people and local communities. You will need to have a positive outlook and the ability to support our retail stores in delivering an excellent customer experience.

You will be able to undertake a physically demanding role and experience of moving and handling goods would be advantageous.

You will need to have a full driving licence along with experience of loading and carrying goods and have a good understanding of health and safety procedures and compliance.

We will offer you

• a lively friendly working environment
• Subsidised gym membership, healthcare pensions, life assurance and employee assistance programme

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self‑declaration and undertake a DBS check.

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Benefits

• Generous holiday
• Annual season ticket
• Gym membership
• Flexible working policy
• Company pension
• Health care scheme

Key Skills

• School Bus Driving
• Tractor‑Trailer Experience
• Employee Evaluation
• Paratransit
• Van Driver
• Bus Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Box Truck Experience
• Commercial Driving
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Driving
• Heavy Lifting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1