Job summary
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This is a vital role within our Income Generation Team to deliver high levels of customer service and contribute to the vital work of maximising our sales and profits as a Collection & Delivery Driver.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a reliable, motivated driver to support the collection and distribution of donated goods across the Surrey and West Sussex area.
This key role supports our retail operation to run smoothly, ensuring efficient movement of goods between the shops and warehouses and representing the hospice in a positive manner.
If you have driving experience, effective customer service skills and enjoy working independently and as part of a friendly team, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
St Catherines Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Employees at St Catherines Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Collection & Deliver Driver Responsibilities Include:
- Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
- Ability to safely handle large and/or heavy items
- Stamina for hands-on work
- Working independently and as part of a team, working closely with the Superstore Manager to prioritise collections and deliveries
- Professional manner, with the ability to represent the hospice positively at all times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General proficient level of literacy and numeracy
- Full, clean, current driving
Desirable
- Customer service-related qualification or experience Advanced driving
- qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with public, staff and volunteers
- Basic maintenance knowledge of transport vehicles
- Personal organisational skills
- Excellent customer service skills and experience
- Ability to safely manage heavy loads and follow Manual Handling techniques
Desirable
- Experience of goods deliveries
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge/experience
- Experience of route planning and organisation
- Some knowledge of St Catherine's Hospice work in the community, including its charity shops
- Awareness of statutory regulations including H&S legislation, trading
- standards, hygiene etc
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
St Catherine’s Hospice
Address
St. Catherines Hospice
St Catherine's Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Pease Pottage
West Sussex
RH11 9SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Collection & Delivery Driver employer: St Catherine'S Hospice
St Catherine’s Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can kickstart your retail career while making a meaningful impact in the community. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for personal growth through hands-on experience and structured learning, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to sustainability and compassionate care. Located in the beautiful West Sussex area, our charity shops provide a unique opportunity to engage with diverse communities while developing essential skills in a dynamic trading team.
