AddressWe have a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly Retail Van Driver/Handyperson to join our team, working 37.5 hours (5 days) per week. Start times and daily hours will vary, with at least two 7.30am starts.
Flexibility with hours is required to meet business needs. The successful candidate must be over 21 for insurance purposes and be licensed to drive Sprinter van and a 3.5t Luton box van.
About the role
Our Retail Driver/Handyperson works as part of the Shop Support Team, supporting our Charity shops to achieve sustainable growth of contribution year on year.
This role is fundamental to our Retail operation with the Driver/Handyperson being responsible for the route planning and efficient collection and distribution of stock to our shops and for planning in proactive maintenance tasks, mainly decorating, and basic reactive maintenance tasks. The job is all about providing a high level of support and service to our shop colleagues & supporters, contributing to the smooth running of our Retail operation.
The Retail Driver/Handyperson is also responsible for ensuring the vans are kept clean & roadworthy. Although part of the Shop Support Team, this is primarily a lone working role requiring the ability to use own initiative, maintain regular contact with line manager and to work effectively unsupervised. The post holder will be required to collect and return the van to our Head Office each working day.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, conscientious, can follow procedures and has proven experience of driving professionally and of transporting, loading and unloading high volumes of stock.
You will use your experience of DIY and general basic maintenance skills to maintain and improve the upkeep of our shops. Tasks can range from basic carpentry e.g. putting up shelves, to basic plumbing e.g. repair leaky taps, to basic electrical tasks e.g. replacing bulbs, as well as painting & decorating.
You'll need to be a strong communicator, confident using a mobile phone for both calls and emails, to ensure that you and your colleagues are always informed and up to date. You’ll have the ability to reactive positively to fluctuating workloads and last-minute changes, to ensure a high level of service and support to the shops is maintained at all times.
About Ty Hafan
Our purpose is at the core of all we do;
No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child's short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond
Our Retail network contributes to raising the funding needed to ensure we can provide care in our hospice and in the community. We deliver this purpose by living our Values; we demonstrate compassion, we provide excellent service, we work together and we take ownership.
We care about our staff offering a comprehensive package of benefit and development opportunities.
The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
- Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days (rising to 27 with service), plus Bank Holidays (based on FTE).
- Life Assurance (Death in Service benefit)
- A comprehensive induction plan and learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- 25% discount on donated goods
To apply please complete the online application form by visiting careers.tyhafan.org.uk. For any queries, please email careers@tyhafan.org or telephone 02920 532 245
Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.
Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a Basic DBS check, receipt of two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.
Closing date: Sunday 25th February 2024
First Stage Telephone interview date: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Face to Face interview date: Thursday 29th February 2024
