Shop Van Driver

Do you enjoy driving and have a passion for supporting dog welfare?

We are looking for a Shop Van Driver to support Deal charity shop with the careful movement, collection and delivery of all merchandise. This is a part time role working 15 hours per week. 

What does this role do?

As a dedicated and organised Shop Van driver, you’ll:

• pick up donated items (including small furniture items and clothes) from households, businesses, or designated donation stations and deliver goods to the charity shop location and storage facilities to agreed timescales and targets.
• 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.
• assist Shop Managers in other ad hoc retail duties within the shops or storage facilities when not on the road driving.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll have a full, clean manual driving license and experience of multi-site deliveries and collections, including effective route planning. You will have great customer service skills and proven ability of keeping accurate records and administrative systems.

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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To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at

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