Area Van Driver

Do you enjoy being on the road and want your work to make a difference to the lives of dogs?

We’re looking for an Area Van Driver to support in the Brentwood area with the careful movement, collection and delivery of all merchandise.

What does this role do?

As an efficient and organised Area Van driver, you’ll:

• pick up donated items (including small furniture items and clothes) from households, businesses, or designated donation stations and deliver to the required location.
• route the vehicle with the guidance of the Retail Area Manager to maximise efficiency and effective deliveries, collection and distribution at all times.
• load and unload vehicles safely, adhering to manual handling guidelines, securing loads to prevent damage.
• maintain accurate records of mileage and donation logs, always adhering to road safety regulations.
• conduct daily vehicle safety checks, refuelling, keeping the vehicle clean and maintaining the vehicle in a roadworthy condition.
• represent the charity when interacting with donors and customers, taking the opportunity to promote Gift Aid and maintain a professional and friendly demeanour.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll have a full clean manual driving license. You’ll also have experience of multi-site deliveries and collections and ability of keeping accurate records and administrative systems. You’ll be able to manage your own time effectively and to a daily and weekly rota. You’ll have strong customer service skills.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

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