Van Driver – Bank

Want to make a difference to local lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being a Bank Van Driver at St Wilfrid’s

We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our busy Retail Team as a Bank (casual hours) Van Driver. This role plays a key part in supporting the fundraising activity that enables our hospice care.

Key responsibilities include:

Transporting items to and from the distribution centre, shops, recycling centres, our Hospice and private addresses, as required
Collecting and delivering items to and from our supporters (usually donations of furniture, clothing & bric a brac), including loading and unloading goods in a safe, timely and professional manner.
Completing all paperwork associated with deliveries including gift aid, collections and delivery procedures, vehicle checks as required
Ensuring the van is fuelled, clean and serviceable in accordance with agreed procedures
Providing excellent customer service to supporters, donors and members of the public.
Weekend and Bank holiday work are required on occasion to support the 7 day/week retail operation
You will be required to work a full shift on your scheduled working days.

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Qualifications and Experience

A full, clean UK driving licence (essential)
Previous professional driving experience (desirable)
Experience handling bulky or heavy items safely; two-person lifting is required
Knowledge or interest in charity retail (desirable)
Right to work in the UK

A good level of physical fitness will help you perform manual handling duties safely and effectively.

What we offer you

As a Bank employee at St Wilfrid’s Hospice, you will benefit from:

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for employees not in the NHS pension scheme
Employee discount – In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

How to Apply

Please complete the form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email us at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. To do this you can email hradmin@stwh.co.uk, call 01243 755183, or pop in and ask at Reception for HR.

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities and those who have served in the Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role.