Retail Driver – 37.5 hours
Starting salary £24,825 per annum
We are seeking a dedicated driver to join our retail team. You will play a vital role in supporting our retail shops, by collecting and distributing donations across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Hertfordshire. This role is physically demanding and requires frequent manual handling, including regular lifting and moving of heavy items.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
- Collect and distribute donations to non furniture shops
- Assess and collect furniture from private addresses, including some heavy lifting
- Support the overall logistics of the retail fleet and Distribution Centre
- Represent Keech Hospice positively to the public
What we’re looking for:
- Experience driving long and medium wheel base vans
- Experience dealing with the public
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Full, clean driving licence
- Clear and positive communicator
- Over 21 years old
- Strong teamwork skills
Why join us:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave
- Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
- Healthcare scheme
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A caring, supportive and inclusive environment
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@keech.org.uk
Interview date: Friday 25th September 2026
Please don't use AI in your application, we want to hear from you, not ChatGPT.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.
The Company
Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.
As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.
Benefits
Competitive
salary
Cycle-to-work*
scheme
Support with health and wellbeing
Training and development
Staff representative group*
Cash
health plan*
*Dependent on role.
Our Locations
Testimonials
Faith
“Having worked for my previous employer for over 12 years, moving to a new organisation was always going to be daunting. I am glad I made that leap! I was welcomed into the team from day one and have always felt supported by my manager and the wider team.”
Lesley
“I love my role at Keech Hospice, it's a real privilege to support families on their journey. Keech is such a beautiful place, and everyone has the same ethos and values. Making the difference when it matters the most.”
Laurence
“I love working at Keech Hospice Care because you see and feel the difference you are making first-hand. I feel trusted and valued here as the specialist in my area. Every day is different and I love being able to work with various departments.”
Values
We deliver better outcomes by working together.
We take care of each other.
We can be trusted and are respected for our profesionalism.
We are committed and innovative.
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