Relief Van Driver - Mullingar (Permanent Casual)

SVP; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SVP is seeking a Relief Van Driver for Vincent's Mullingar furniture store. The role involves safe handling and transport of furniture, bric-a-brac, and donation items, with a casual permanent contract and duties aligned with SVP retail standards.

Requirements include a Full Clean B License and at least 1 year of driving experience. Strong communication, initiative, and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Full Clean B License is required.
• At least 1 year driving experience with a clean license.
• Knowledge of the Navan/Dublin road network and Meath/Westmeath/Louth region is desirable.
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient handling, lifting, and movement of furniture and other items.
• Transport, load, and unload goods in accordance with SVP policies.
• Support retail logistics and general duties as required by the store and Society guidelines.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Organization

Customer focus

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Full Clean B License

Job description

Salary range: €16.66 per hour; paid monthly

Experience: Full Clean B License is required

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Relief Van Driver(Permanent Casual Relief contract) to join our Retailteam in Vincent's Mullingar furniture Store. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring safe and efficient handling, lifting, and movement of furniture, along with bric-a-brac, donation bags, and similar items, ensuring that all goods are transported, loaded, and unloaded with due care. Additional duties support the wider logistical needs of the service as required. All duties must be carried out promptly and in full compliance with the Society’s retail standards, relevant legislation, and the SVP’s policies and ethos. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications

• Full Clean B License is required

Experience

• At least 1 year Driving experience essential with a clean driver’s license.
• Experience of lone working and ability to use initiative.
• Experience in a similar role desirable.
• Multi drops experience an advantage.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the local roads of Navan and Dublin essential and knowledge of Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, and Longford roads desired (Northeast &Midlands Region)
• Knowledge of our Vincent Shops is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Society is desirable.
• Complete familiarisation with current Health & Safety procedures.
• Knowledge of best practice in the area of Manual Handling.

Skills

• Have good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Be customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Possess good problem solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Be able to establish and maintain working relationships on an ongoing basis

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.