Truck Driver

Purpose of the Role

The role focuses on maximizing sales, productivity, revenue opportunities, and customer satisfaction by efficiently collecting and redistributing excess donated goods and stock items between the central warehouse and Vincent’s charity shops in the Region, along with managing other logistical needs as required. Responsibilities include the safe and efficient loading and unloading of donation bags, brica-brac, and similar items. All duties must be carried out promptly and in full compliance with the Society’s retail standards, relevant legislation, and the SVP’s policies and ethos.

Guidance and Authority

The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy, referring matters to their line manager when significant resistance is encountered in implementing good practices or policies, when actions may place stakeholders such as children, vulnerable adults, scheme participants, volunteers, or the Society's reputation at risk, or when decisions could substantially impact the workload of others.

Principle Accountabilities

The role holder will be responsible for:

Safe Driving

• Follow all road rules and regulations as per the Road Safety Authority (RSA) guidelines (Dec 2013 and updates).

• Report any accidents immediately.

• Keep the vehicle in a roadworthy condition through regular servicing.

Teamwork in Logistics and Warehouse

• Work closely with the Order Fulfilment Centre Manager and Shop Managers.

• Attend and participate in team meetings and initiatives.

• Assist in the warehouse as needed.

Health & Safety in Loading and Unloading

• Observe all health and safety guidelines during loading/off-loading.

• Inform warehouse staff of any risks upon return to the warehouse.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of tyres, lights, oil/water levels, and dashboard warning indicators.

• Keep the vehicle clean and tidy.

Record Keeping

• Complete daily work sheets.

• Review and discuss records with your line manager when required.

Communication and Work Environment

• Keep your Line Manager informed of any workplace concerns.

• Participate in supervision meetings.

• Identify and communicate training needs with the Order Fulfilment Centre Manager.

Risk Assessment and Adaptability

• Reassess operational risks in light of market, economic, legal, or technological changes.

• Address concerns in collaboration with management or relevant departments.

Compliance with SVP Policies

• Adhere to SVP guidelines on financial and stock control, handling cash, and staff purchases.

• Report compliance issues to the Order Fulfilment Centre Manager.

• Ensure alignment with relevant legislation and best practices.

Challenges

There are a number of challenges in this role, largely determined by the scale, complexity, voluntary nature and high levels of local autonomy with the Society.

• Acceptance of the dynamic of a complex, national, membership organisation and an understanding of how this both contributes to and constrains the work.

• Influencing others not under direct authority.

Other Information

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required from time to time to perform other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the employer. The job holder may also be required from time to time to work or attend training/meetings at another location. As much notice as is reasonably practicable will be given of any such requirement/change.

Employees are responsible for notifying their manager in writing of any statutory rest period or break to which they are entitled to and were not able to avail of on a particular occasion and the reason for not availing of such rest period or break within one week.

The Society is committed to the Right to Disconnect Code of Practice which applies to all employees irrespective of where they work, be that office, service, home or other remote location, or their working pattern, either core, shift, or flexible hours.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications

• Full Clean C License is required.

Experience

• At least 1 year Driving experience essential with a clean driver’s license.

• Experience of lone working and ability to use initiative.

• Experience in a similar role desirable.

• Multi drops experience an advantage.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the local roads of Cork and Kerry.

• Knowledge of our Vincent Shops is desirable.

• Knowledge of the Society is desirable.

• Complete familiarisation with current Health & Safety procedures.

• Knowledge of best practice in the area of Manual Handling.

Skills

• Have good communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Be customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.

• Possess good problem solving skills.

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.

• Be able to establish and maintain working relationships on an ongoing basis.

The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy.

• Be respectful.

• Be flexible.

• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

• Confidentiality.

• Other.

Salary: €37,319.97 per annum