Reporting to the Site and Recycle Manager, the Van Driver will drive a 3.5 Tonne Luton Van, working alongside Emmaus Village Carlton companions in the collection and delivery of donated furniture and household items and assisting the furniture team in the operation of the furniture loading bay.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide instruction to companions on the safe handling, loading, and unloading of goods and will support the welfare, care, and development of companions in the community in a manner which embodies the Emmaus ethos.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience of driving cars, vans, and Luton-style vehicles
- Holding a full manual driving licence (we expect this to be clean but will consider applicants with points on a case-by-case basis)
- The ability to lift, carry and manoeuvre furniture on a day-to-day basis
- Experience of complying with Health & Safety regulations
- Experience of Gift Aid
- A positive and professional customer services attitude
- Experience of working with and relating to a diverse range of people
- Understanding of professional boundaries
The successful candidate will strive to encourage, develop, and maintain good working relationships with all parts of the community, including staff, volunteers, companions, and trustees. You will have a belief in the potential of each individual and an understanding of the importance of the community in helping each person to achieve their potential.
If you would like to join the team at this dynamic and successful charity and have the experience, drive, and enthusiasm to undertake this important role we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.
Terms of employment
- Salary: Up to £19,760 p.a. gross
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week: Monday to Friday. 8.30 am to 5.00 pm with flexibility to cover sickness and holidays as required.
- Annual Leave – 23 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata
- Pension – An auto enrolment pension arrangement whereby the employer contributes 5% and employees 3%
- Training & Development – Individually tailored induction, training, and development
- Employee Assistance – a 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available.
Application process
To apply please send your CV with a supporting letter (download Application Pack below for more details) to Tom Blight, Site and Recycle Manager [email protected] by 9.00am, Monday 1 August 2022.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview on Monday 8 August.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.