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Site Assistant

Vacancy Type
Part Time / Permanent
Location
St Vincent's Revive Sunderland, HWRC, Pallion Industrial Estate, Pallion, SR4 6SN
Salary
£10,491.00
Application Deadline
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Job Advert
Hiring for two candidates to join our wonderful team at Revive, Sunderland!
Are you passionate about reducing waste, helping the environment, and supporting your local community? We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Revive Site Assistant to join our Sunderland team. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a reuse and recycling initiative that truly makes a difference.
About the Role
As a Revive Site Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and keeping our store safe, organised, and welcoming. Your responsibilities will be varied, from processing and merchandising donations, to assisting customers at the till, supporting operations on the waste site, and helping ensure reusable items are given a second life.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming customers and providing great service
- Accepting, sorting, and merchandising donations to maximise sales
- Ensuring the shop floor is clean, tidy, safe, and well‑presented
- Processing sales and handling customer queries
- Moving suitable items from the waste site to the shop and returning non‑reusable items for recycling
- Supporting Meet & Greet and administrative duties where needed
- Helping minimise stock loss through vigilance and care
- Following company policies and maintaining confidentiality
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Essential
- Retail experience and confidence handling cash
- Strong customer service skills
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- A good level of English, Maths, and general IT skills
- A passion for reuse, reducing landfill, and making a difference
- Empathy for our ethos and values
Desirable
- Experience in a charity or voluntary sector role
- Knowledge of the reuse or recycling sector
- Experience with EPOS systems
- A commitment to reducing carbon footprint
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team committed to making a difference in communities across the UK. We offer flexible working, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects.
Key Dates & Additional Info
- Closing Date:19th April 2026
- Interviews:w/c 27th April 2026
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with Christian values,
we celebrate and value people of all faiths or none -diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the role, feel free to contact our friendly HR Team on
0207 703 3030 (option 5).
Please note: If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of your application, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early if we receive a high volume of interest.
About the SVP
The
St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)has been a beacon of hope since 1844, part of a vibrant international Christian movement working in 153 countries. We are dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by offering practical, person-to-person support to those in need. Our mission is rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect - serving anyone, regardless of faith, race, gender, or background.
Join us in making a real difference -
your skills could help transform lives.
Job Profile
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