Van Driver - Hindley, United Kingdom - Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Wigan and Leigh Hospice

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Hindley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
Wigan and Leigh Hospice is a well-established charity which has been operating since 1983.

We provide a wide range of palliative care services to people with advancing life-limiting illnesses of any diagnosis and to those people important to them.

The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

About the role
As a Van Driver you will provide a reliable collection and delivery service to support the retail department.

You will work with another Van Driver and Volunteers to ensure the distribution of goods to customers and shops to ensure that shops remain well stocked to maximise income and minimise waste.

The successful applicant will hold a full driving licence.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates the hospice values; Compassion, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence. If you feel you could add value to our team we would like to hear from you. If appointed you will be joining a hospice which achieved Outstanding in the last CQC inspection.

A Disclosure and Barring Services Check (DBS) will be required.

What we offer

Competitive rewards package including childcare voucher scheme if already enrolled and subsidised lunches;
14 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (prorata of 35 days);
Pension scheme;
Employee Assistance Programme;
Free car parking
Training and Development opportunities.

The available role

We are looking to recruit a Van Driver to join the team on a permanent basis, working 15
hours per week.

The working hours are 08:15am - 16:15pm, Monday - Friday.

Closing Date: 2nd May 2023

Interview Date:
w/c/ 8th May 2023

Job Purpose:

Provide a prompt and reliable collection and delivery service to support the Retail department
Collection and distribution of donated goods to ensure all Hospice shops remain well stocked to maximise income and minimise waste
Ensure that waste and recycling is removed from all shops as directed and in line with current guidelines

Typical Tasks

Collections, Deliveries & Stock Distribution

Collection of donated furniture from supporters and delivery of sold furniture to customers in accordance with the van diary
Work with and provide assistance to shop volunteers to ensure furniture is displayed appropriately
Support the shop volunteers with stock rotation to maximise sales;

Carry out house clearances

Ensure nonrecyclable waste is disposed of when required and in accordance with permit regulations
Show willingness to work flexible hours to ensure all deliveries and collections are completed each day

Customer Service & Communication:

Respect customers and their property when carrying out delivery or collection duties
Promote excellent customer service at all times
Ensure all donors are given the opportunity to Gift Aid their donations where applicable

Health & Safety & Training:

Load and unload vehicles, ensuring safe lifting practices are observed at all times
Ensure all loads are stable, secure and handling is compliant with manual handling operations
Operate tail lift using care and with attention to health and safety guidelines
Maintain a clean and tidy vehicle
Be aware of personal responsibilities as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure adherence across all areas of work
Keep uptodate on Hospice policies surrounding donated goods, such as guidelines on Fire Labels

Working with Volunteers:

Provide support and guidance to volunteers working on the vans
Motivate volunteers and ensure they are kept up to date on relevant policies and procedures and informed of any changes
Help identify when additional volunteer support is needed to cover annual leave on the van rota

General Duties:

Attend team meetings as and when required;
Show willingness to adapt to new ways of working in order to increase productivity and streamline the service;
Embrace the volunteer culture of the Hospice.

Continuous Self-Development:

Take responsibility for own professional development, identifying training and development needs to line manager;
Complete annual electronic mandatory training;
Attend any relevant specialist training and development activities when required.

Hospice Philosophy:

Promote the core values of the Hospice i.e. compassion, accessibility, respect, excellence
CARE;
Act in a nondiscriminatory manner;
Maintain confidentiality at all times;
Act as a positive role model to other staff and the wider community;
Act with professionalism, dignity and empathy when dealing with members of the public;
Undertake any other duties that are in keeping with the values of the Hospice that you have the skill and ability to carry out.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications - Full UK driving licence
Desirable - Additional driving qualifications

Skills and abilities: