Collection / Delivery Driver

Job Description

How to apply:

Application packs available to download from our website https://www.pth.org.uk/careers/ or from HR Admin on 01252 729408 or email: PTHC.Recruitment@pth.org.uk  Alternatively you can ask in store.

Job description:

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.

We are looking to recruit an additional Collection / Delivery team member to support our busy Donation Centre in Dogflud Way, Farnham. As part of the vibrant logistics team you will support the Collection / Delivery Team Lead along with a team of loyal volunteers in the day to day operation within the logistics team, which includes the collection and delivery of furniture items across our catchment area.

Working proactively using your initiative you will be expected to think on your feet.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and maintain relationships in the local community.

Ideally applicants will have:

• Clean Driving License
• Previous experience of driving a vehicle similar in size to a large luton size van
• Some delivery knowledge, multi drop would be especially advantageous, although training will be given
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team
• Experience of safe working practices, manual handling and an overall understanding of health and safety.
• Some commercial awareness and a desire to drive business forward within their shop

This is a physically demanding role involving the sorting, lifting and moving of donated items which will include furniture items on a daily basis.

A full job description can be found here.

Additional Information

How to apply:

Application packs available to download from our website https://www.pth.org.uk/careers/ or from HR Admin on 01252 729408 or email: PTHC.Recruitment@pth.org.uk  Alternatively you can ask in store.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week worked over 5 days, Monday to Saturday on a rotation basis. Holiday cover will be required on additional days throughout the week.

We offer:

• 6 weeks paid holiday plus pro-rated public holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefits Scheme

For further information please contact Barry Young, Retail Operations Manager on 07780 389755 or barry.young@pth.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 5.00pm on Friday 25^th October 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 1^st November at our Warehouse in Farnham.