Driver - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Somebody Cares Scotland

Somebody Cares Scotland

Verified Company

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
Somebody Cares Scotland is a small business in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City. We are professional, fast-paced and demanding.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Growth opportunities

MAIN PURPOSE
The role of a Driver at Somebody Cares is a very important one.

Our Drivers are the first contact a donator has with Somebody Cares, they are also the face which brings the life changing furniture and donations to our clients homes and therefore we look to our drivers to conduct themselves with professionalism, empathy and patience.

He/she needs to achieve timely collections of donations and deliveries, be able to achieve systematic and efficient receipt, sorting and distribution of donations, and to ensure that all appropriate standards of health and safety, security and quality are met.

MAIN DUTIES

Driver
Collect items from Donors, declining any that do not comply with UK Regulations. Drop these items off at our shops, office furniture buildings or our client showrooms.

Deliver goods as required to clients and customers.

Ensure that all goods are handled with care, firmly secured, and are not damaged in transit.

Ensure that the vans are properly maintained and cleaned.

Drive with due care and attention, within legal limits.

Encourage Donors to allow Gift Aid against items sold providing forms when required.

Work with Line Mangers to organise Goods Inwards, Storage Area and Goods Outwards.

Interface with other team members.

Work with the Volunteers to ensure that all display areas are safely and adequately stocked.

Work with the Facilities Manager if requested to assist with planned maintenance tasks at our various properties.

Any other duties consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Clean and current driving licence.
Physically fit enough to carry items of furniture.
A knowledge of the health and safety regulations that impact on the work for customers, clients and volunteers.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£11.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits: