Driver

Would you like to use your driving skills to make a difference to people's lives?

We have two Driver positions available within our Mobility Aids Service (MAS) based in Crawley.

The role of the Driver is to deliver, assemble, demonstrate and collect equipment to and from both service user's homes and establishments, ensuring standards of service as specified by the company are met and where possible exceeded. Many service users are near end of life, so kindness and compassion are traits desired for anyone within the role.

This is a great role for the right person who has an appreciation of how rewarding it is to help some of society's most vulnerable people.

A day in the life of a Driver within Mobility Aids Service:

The Driver works closely with the Service Delivery Coordinator to contribute to the smooth operation of the Equipment Distribution Service. They provide support to other members of the department ensuring that the operation complies with, and where possible, exceeds customer expectations, contractual arrangements, service levels and overall company requirements whilst delivering target profitability. Success in this role is also measured via operational Key Performance Indicators.

There will be approximately seven drops in any one day which are usually completed by early afternoon and the remainder of the shift will be spent within the warehouse maintaining equipment (cleaning and servicing wheelchairs) and ensuring everything is kept clean and tidy.

Part time hours or job share could be considered for this role and would be discussed further at interview.

To be a successful Driver within Mobility Aids Service, you’ll need:

• To be self-assured and able to build rapports with service users.
• To be able to work as part of a team supporting members of the public ; be a people person.
• To be a confident and safe driver with van driving experience and knowledge of Crawley and surrounding area
• Driving experience as a multi-drop driver and dealing with the general public on a daily basis
• To be physically able to lift and carry loads (within the Health and Safety Manual Handling criteria)
• A full UK driving licence to drive manual transmission, held for a minimum of 2 years.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 31st May 2023 with interviews to follow.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays – You’ll get 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy an additional 5 days leave.

• Pension scheme– We offer up to 6% contributory pension.

• Flexible working – We will do what we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you

• Learning & Development Opportunities – We are one of the UK’s largest charities and have a wide range of career opportunities. We also provide comprehensive learning opportunities for staff to develop themselves.

• Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Discount Card and our own employee benefits platform.

• Wellbeing Support – Staff wellbeing is always priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support.

• Team Working – You will be working as part of a team that is supporting our mission of helping people in crisis.

• Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle.

• Season ticket loan – We offer an interest free loan to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 35 per week

Salary: £20,124.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Transport links
• Wellness programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crawley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 7747