Area Driver

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 you
Sense is currently recruiting for an Area Driver to work 37.5 hours per week based at our offices in Crayford 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 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.
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, a great rewards scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

**To apply**:
**No agency submissions please**: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.