Area Van Driver in Newport

1 month ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Sense Full time

About the role

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times? Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential? If so, this could be the job for you

Sense is currently recruiting for an Area Driver to work 37.5 hours per week based out of our Newport Shop covering the South of Wales and part of Midlands as an area on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.

Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:

  • The efficient transportation of donated and new stock to and from Sense retail units and warehouses as directed by the Area Manager
  • Operating a Sense vehicle within the rules and regulations governing driving hours as laid down by the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency and the Working Time Directive.
  • To maximise Gift Aid opportunities when collecting donated stock

Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support.

Key skills and experience:

  • Tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues and members of the public
  • Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to detail
  • Two years driving experience
  • This role will be driving a Luton Van, experience driving this type of van is desirable
  • This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.



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