Retail Van Driver

**Job Title: Retail Van Driver**
**Job Location: Ramsgate Furniture Shop**
**Salary: £21,840 per annum, pro rata**

**Hours: 35 per week**
**Contract Type: Fixed term contract (6 months)**
- Are you ready to drive change and make a positive impact as a _**_Retail_**_ _**_Van_**_ _**_Driver,_**_ managing stock logistics and promoting the Red Cross?_

A **Retail** **Van** **Driver** will help the retail team in achieving business objectives by managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers for Red Cross shops. Working closely with Shop Managers, the retail van driver is the main point of contact for stock-related matters. Are you able to promote the British Red Cross? You will play a vital role in advocating the Red Cross as the charity of choice for stock donations in the local community. Are you up for the challenge?

**A day in the life of a **Retail Van Driver** will involve**:

- Being in charge of managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers, including handling house clearances and picking up donations from corporate partners.
- Collecting stock from various warehouses across the country and making sure it gets distributed where it's needed in our area.
- Stock will involve large and heavy items, due to the nature of the furniture shop.
- Keeping the vehicle safe and sound. You'll need to park it securely in a designated location, making sure it's clean and well-maintained, including regular servicing and safety checks.
- Handling the removal and proper disposal of any unwanted items in a cost-effective manner.
- Managing health and safety issues, following procedures, and complying with national instructions, policies, procedures, and legislation.

**To be a successful **Retail Van Driver**,** you’ll need**:

- A valid driver's license and knowledge of current laws and best practices for driving, vehicles, and road traffic operations.
- A proven ability to provide excellent customer care and ensure a positive experience for all.
- Previous experience in van driving, deliveries, basic vehicle maintenance, and handling administrative paperwork.
- Retail experience and a successful track record of working effectively as part of a team, would be desirable.
- Strong communication skills, embraces and leads change, takes ownership of resources, finds creative solutions, and prioritizes personal and professional growth

**In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get**:

- **Holidays -**You’ll get 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy an additional 5 days leave.
- **Pension scheme -** We offer up to 6% contributory pension.
- **Flexible working -** We will do what we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you.
- **Learning & Development Opportunities -** We are one of the UK’s largest charities and have a wide range of career opportunities. We also provide comprehensive learning opportunities for staff to develop themselves.
- **Discounts -** You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Discount Card and our own employee benefits platform.
- **Wellbeing Support -** Staff wellbeing is always priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support.
- **Team Working - **You will be working as part of a team that is supporting our mission of helping people in crisis.
- **Cycle2Work** **-** The cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle.
- **Season ticket loan -** We offer an interest free loan to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work.
- At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network._

**_Connecting human kindness with human crisis_