Job summary
Are you an adept multi-tasker and want to be part of a pro-active professional team?
Do you have a passion for working collaboratively in an environment thriving on positive change?
Do you want to experience a sense of achievement by knowing that every day you contribute to the provision of person-centred care?
If so, then the role of Delivery & Collection Driver with Pilgrims may be just the job for you!
We are seeking well-motivated and forward-thinking professionals to join our team, in supporting the development and growth of our hospices across east Kent.
Main duties of the job
The Delivery & Collection Driver is a key part of the logistics team, responsible for the day to day collection and delivery of donations, under the guidance of the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, and Driver Supervisor. You will need to ensure that you are:
- Working closely with the Gift Aid/Furniture Clerks, to enable a smooth flow in the vehicle logistics – demonstrating flexibility when required
Assist when required, in the clearance and sorting of donations from shops and in the warehouse.
Meet regularly with your colleagues at departmental meetings; sharing issues, events, projects and Pilgrims Hospice fundraising initiatives and information.
Organise and manage the work of the volunteers.
About us
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.
Our Vision
“Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life”.
Other Benefits
As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.
Our hospices offer:
- Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- A good work-life balance
- Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent – all providing very good road and rail links
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
Pilgrims Hospices operates a retail operation
throughout East Kent. These comprise a mix of general, furniture and specialist
shops. We also have two warehouses with retail areas open to the public and an
online EBay operation. We have an annual turnover of over £4.4 million.
The Delivery & Collection Driver is part of the logistics retail
team.
We operate a fleet of vehicles. The post holder will be responsible for
the collection and delivery of furniture and other items to and from donors’
homes.
The role is fundamental in supporting our shops and
warehouses, in the layout of their stock.
Our van drivers actively take part in the Gift Aid
scheme, ensuring that all donations are labelled at pick-up, so that the rest
of the retail team can ensure that they maximise the value of the donation.
This role requires an adept multi-tasker, who can
think on their feet and is prepared to lift safely and work ‘hands-on’ with their
colleagues. An eye for detail, health and safety and great communication skills
are required at all times; as is the need to fully comply with current
legislation, processes and policies.
______________________________________________________________
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Warehouse
and Logistics Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
Pilgrims Hospices operates a retail operation
throughout East Kent. These comprise a mix of general, furniture and specialist
shops. We also have two warehouses with retail areas open to the public and an
online EBay operation. We have an annual turnover of over £4.4 million.
The Delivery & Collection Driver is part of the logistics retail
team.
We operate a fleet of vehicles. The post holder will be responsible for
the collection and delivery of furniture and other items to and from donors’
homes.
The role is fundamental in supporting our shops and
warehouses, in the layout of their stock.
Our van drivers actively take part in the Gift Aid
scheme, ensuring that all donations are labelled at pick-up, so that the rest
of the retail team can ensure that they maximise the value of the donation.
This role requires an adept multi-tasker, who can
think on their feet and is prepared to lift safely and work ‘hands-on’ with their
colleagues. An eye for detail, health and safety and great communication skills
are required at all times; as is the need to fully comply with current
legislation, processes and policies.
______________________________________________________________
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Warehouse
and Logistics Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to O/GCSE/A Level standard or with equivalent experience.
- Driver with access to transport and a clean driving licence (3 points may be considered).
Desirable
- CPC trained and able to drive 7.5 tonne lorry.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of manual handling and the ability to do this on a daily basis.
- Demonstrable customer service.
- Driving a variety of different sized vehicles.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good loading/packing skills.
- The aptitude to learn about a wide variety of items that are donated.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, personable, able to relate to staff, volunteers and customers.
Desirable
- Managing the delivery/collection of stock through a warehouse/retail environment.
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to O/GCSE/A Level standard or with equivalent experience.
- Driver with access to transport and a clean driving licence (3 points may be considered).
Desirable
- CPC trained and able to drive 7.5 tonne lorry.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of manual handling and the ability to do this on a daily basis.
- Demonstrable customer service.
- Driving a variety of different sized vehicles.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good loading/packing skills.
- The aptitude to learn about a wide variety of items that are donated.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, personable, able to relate to staff, volunteers and customers.
Desirable
- Managing the delivery/collection of stock through a warehouse/retail environment.
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise work.
