Job Description
Job description
Role: Retail Driver
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Salary: Band 1 (£22,36+ pa FTE)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: As soon as we have received the optimum number of applications
Are you looking for a physical job, combining driving and delivering excellent customer service?
As a Retail Driver, you will be driving our vans to collect and deliver stock, moving goods around the Distribution Centre, whilst always providing exceptional customer service. Whether it is making sure that deliveries are on time or enabling the retail teams on the shop floor to sell the best possible items, your role is crucial to the smooth running of our shops.
This role is varied, as it involves delivering stock to our 10 fashion and furniture charity shops (based in Brighton & Hove, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Lindfield, Uckfield), collecting furniture from our supporters’ homes and donations from local clothes banks as well as supporting Big Green house clearances.
We have four full time Retail Drivers and one Distribution Centre Assistant who goes into the van with the drivers, so whilst there can be some element of lone working to this role, you will be part of a wider retail team made of employees and volunteers and constantly be on the move, between shops, our supporter’s houses, the tip, the distribution centre and local clothes banks.
St Peter & St James Hospice is looking to recruit a committed and passionate Retail Driver to join our Distribution Centre team. Without our retail drivers, we would not be able to sell donated goods that will give us the funds to look after patients and those close to them, which is at the core of everything we do.
• Full-time, permanent 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday +am - 5pm with some early mornings)
• Rural Location - Please check you can access the Distribution Centre (Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 +ES) before applying.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years
• You will need to have had a Driving licence enabling you to drive for at least 3 years with no endorsements, and no accidents or claims in the last 5 years in any vehicle.
• Candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply so we suggest applying sooner rather than later.
Who are we looing for?
• A confident and safe Luton van driver
• Determination to put safety first, with a good understanding of road safety and manual handling regulations
• Ability to get in and out of a van quickly and multiple times throughout the day as well as lift and carry load
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with the ability to hit the ground running with limited guidance.
• Friendly, positive and willing with a “can-do” attitude
• Enthusiasm to work proactively as part of a team as well as on own initiative
As the work involves some house clearances and moving of furniture you will need a good level of physical fitness and be able to lift heavy and/or bulky items - similar to what you might find in a house removal role.
From our Distribution Centre in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex our Retail Drivers help support our network of local stores by delivering essential stock, making collections and carrying out house clearances within the local area to collect donated items.
We are looking for enthusiastic, competent drivers with a ‘can do’ attitude who we can call upon to work on an ad hoc basis to effectively and safely support our day-to-day logistical movement of stock activities.
Our drivers are required to greet and interact with customers and the public with a professional and positive attitude, put safety first, and have a good understanding of road safety and manual handling regulations.
In order to meet the requirements of our vehicle insurance policy, our drivers need to:
• have held a driving licence for at least 3 years with no endorsements
• hold a full, clean driving licence to include at least Category B
• have had no accidents or claims in the last 5 years in any vehicle, and
• be over 21 years of age
Please review the job description linked at the bottom of the page for the full specification for the role.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact [email protected].
The Organisation
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.
People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.
Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!
The Benefits
Benefit 1
Benefit 2
Benefit 3
Benefit 4
The Values
• Innovation
• We are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability
• We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork
• We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Bi-yearly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
• Olivia Griffin
• Online & Trading Systems Manager
"It's a great place to start a career, as you learn something new everyday."
• Simon Clasper
• Retail Driver
"Working here isn't just about giving back; it's about being part of a team united by a sense of purpose."
• Anita Bungaroo
• Retail Assistant Manager
"Knowing that the work I do with my team is helping a great cause and changing lives is really rewarding".
• Victoria Webber &
Wendy Agate
• Relationship Fundraisers
"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."
• Gavin Carby & James Dickens
• Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician
"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."
• Maddie Lewis
• Retail Manager
"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, ****** orientation, religion, disability or age.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references and Occupational Health).
Documents
Role: Retail Driver
Location: Hurstpierpoint
Salary: Band 1 (£22,36+ pa FTE)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: As soon as we have received the optimum number of applications
Are you looking for a physical job, combining driving and delivering excellent customer service?
As a Retail Driver, you will be driving our vans to collect and deliver stock, moving goods around the Distribution Centre, whilst always providing exceptional customer service. Whether it is making sure that deliveries are on time or enabling the retail teams on the shop floor to sell the best possible items, your role is crucial to the smooth running of our shops.
This role is varied, as it involves delivering stock to our 10 fashion and furniture charity shops (based in Brighton & Hove, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Lewes, Lindfield, Uckfield), collecting furniture from our supporters’ homes and donations from local clothes banks as well as supporting Big Green house clearances.
We have four full time Retail Drivers and one Distribution Centre Assistant who goes into the van with the drivers, so whilst there can be some element of lone working to this role, you will be part of a wider retail team made of employees and volunteers and constantly be on the move, between shops, our supporter’s houses, the tip, the distribution centre and local clothes banks.
St Peter & St James Hospice is looking to recruit a committed and passionate Retail Driver to join our Distribution Centre team. Without our retail drivers, we would not be able to sell donated goods that will give us the funds to look after patients and those close to them, which is at the core of everything we do.
• Full-time, permanent 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday +am - 5pm with some early mornings)
• Rural Location - Please check you can access the Distribution Centre (Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 +ES) before applying.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 2 years
• You will need to have had a Driving licence enabling you to drive for at least 3 years with no endorsements, and no accidents or claims in the last 5 years in any vehicle.
• Candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply so we suggest applying sooner rather than later.
Who are we looing for?
• A confident and safe Luton van driver
• Determination to put safety first, with a good understanding of road safety and manual handling regulations
• Ability to get in and out of a van quickly and multiple times throughout the day as well as lift and carry load
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with the ability to hit the ground running with limited guidance.
• Friendly, positive and willing with a “can-do” attitude
• Enthusiasm to work proactively as part of a team as well as on own initiative
As the work involves some house clearances and moving of furniture you will need a good level of physical fitness and be able to lift heavy and/or bulky items - similar to what you might find in a house removal role.
From our Distribution Centre in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex our Retail Drivers help support our network of local stores by delivering essential stock, making collections and carrying out house clearances within the local area to collect donated items.
We are looking for enthusiastic, competent drivers with a ‘can do’ attitude who we can call upon to work on an ad hoc basis to effectively and safely support our day-to-day logistical movement of stock activities.
Our drivers are required to greet and interact with customers and the public with a professional and positive attitude, put safety first, and have a good understanding of road safety and manual handling regulations.
In order to meet the requirements of our vehicle insurance policy, our drivers need to:
• have held a driving licence for at least 3 years with no endorsements
• hold a full, clean driving licence to include at least Category B
• have had no accidents or claims in the last 5 years in any vehicle, and
• be over 21 years of age
Please review the job description linked at the bottom of the page for the full specification for the role.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact [email protected].
The Organisation
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.
People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.
Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!
The Benefits
Benefit 1
Benefit 2
Benefit 3
Benefit 4
The Values
• Innovation
• We are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability
• We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork
• We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Bi-yearly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
• Olivia Griffin
• Online & Trading Systems Manager
"It's a great place to start a career, as you learn something new everyday."
• Simon Clasper
• Retail Driver
"Working here isn't just about giving back; it's about being part of a team united by a sense of purpose."
• Anita Bungaroo
• Retail Assistant Manager
"Knowing that the work I do with my team is helping a great cause and changing lives is really rewarding".
• Victoria Webber &
Wendy Agate
• Relationship Fundraisers
"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."
• Gavin Carby & James Dickens
• Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician
"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."
• Maddie Lewis
• Retail Manager
"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, ****** orientation, religion, disability or age.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references and Occupational Health).
Documents
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Retail Driver position is now open for candidates interested in the Driver Jobs sector. This role in Hurstpierpoint offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Driver Jobs is a plus.
