Van Driver

YMCA England & Wales; Hove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Hove is seeking a Van Driver to support the collection and delivery of donated items. The role requires a full driving licence and involves physical demands. Ideal candidates will have a positive outlook and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people and local communities, while enjoying benefits like subsidised gym membership and healthcare.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Healthcare

Pensions

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Experience of loading and carrying goods is advantageous.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver donated items.
• Support charity work through store operations.
• Ensure excellent customer experience.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Experience in moving and handling goods

Positive outlook

Job description

Job Title: Van Driver

Location: Hove

Salary: £26,656.50 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, employee assistance programme

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer 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.