Van Driver

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Van Driver (Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 6 days) to join our East Retail team in Vincent's Naas - Co. Kildare. The post holder will have responsibility for 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, bric-a-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. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

Qualifications

• Full Clean B 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 East Region (Kildare, Dublin, & Wicklow)

• 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