Retail Van Driver

Retail Van Driver Location: Newport- Isle of Wight Salary: £24,479 Per Annum Pro-Rata Hours: 28 per week Contract: Permanent Are you ready to drive change and make a positive impact as a Retail Van Driver , managing stock logistics and promoting the Red Cross? You 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, you will be the main point of contact for stock-related matters. 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? What will a da y in the life of a Retail Van Driver involve? Being in charge of managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers 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. 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. Managing health and safety issues, following procedures, and complying with national instructions, policies, procedures, and legislation.

To be a successful Retail Van Driver , what will you need? A manual, UK driving licence held for minimum of two years. Knowledge of current laws and best practices for driving, vehicles, and road traffic operations. Strong communication skills and 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. Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Thursday 12th November 2026. In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get: Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.

Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave. Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers. Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.

Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities. Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service. Death in Service : A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme . We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

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