Van Driver - Glasgow and Scotland West

Salary: £24,938.55 per annum Location: West Scotland including Glasgow Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 11:30pm We\’re looking for a polite and friendly individual with a full driving licence and the ability to undertake heavy lifting, to help us maximise sales and profit by collecting and distributing donations for our shops. This role is mainly to support stores in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Shelter Trading Limited is best known for its national network of charity shops and thriving Christmas card business. We\’ve recently opened up a number of furniture stores, which, just like our existing charity shops, sell a range of new and donated items that generate significant income to help finance our cause. Your key responsibilities: Collect and deliver donated items, including large furniture and electrical items and assist with the redistribution of stock, fixtures and fittings between branches Undertake house clearances and transfer appropriate donated goods to the shop Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate mileage records Always maintain a high standard of customer service and strict control of the security of goods collected, transported and delivered. And what you\’ll need: The positive and helpful attitude it takes to be an ambassador for Shelter Excellent customer service skills and respect for people\’s property and donations A full driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively within, and sometimes outside, the local area The ability to adhere to health & safety policies both in the store and at external locations Safeguarding is everyone\’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. How to apply Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the \’About you\’ section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses: • We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered About Shelter Scotland Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone\’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.