Driver and Retail Operative
| Company: | The Salvation Army |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | PR8 5AJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (5 hours each day)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team, supporting with driving our van to collect and deliver items of donated furniture and goods for the charity shop as well as assisting in the shop itself.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties include driving the van to collect and deliver items of furniture, clothes and other items from doners' homes, assisting in the collection, lifting, loading and unloading of goods as required, many of which can be heavy, carrying out safety checks on the vehicle, ensuring it is kept in good working order, planning journeys so that mileage is kept to a minimum the most time effective routes are utilised, and managing/working with volunteers and staff, making sure they are supported during collecting and delivering.
Assist with the preparation of furniture for sale and to assist with displaying goods within the shop, serve customers and promote sales in the shop, working with other staff and our team of volunteers.
The successful candidate will have:
-Previous experience of driving a van and collecting and delivering furniture
-A full clean driving license
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to;
-Satisfactory references
-Driving Licence
-Evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
