Driver / Warehouse Assistant

Overview

Want to be a part of a charity that aspires daily to provide world-class care for children with life-threatening conditions? Are you committed to quality and have a ‘make it happen’ mentality? If you answered yes, then East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices want YOU to join East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices's friendly ever-growing team.

EACH is on a mission to be the most loved charity shop in East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices's community. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices's shops and online platforms play a vital role in raising essential funds for children and families at a time they need it most. Join a friendly team that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

Job Overview

As a Driver / Warehouse Assistant, you will be working at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices's Retail Office & Distribution Centre in Thetford.

Working Hours

This position is Part-Time, requiring 21 hours over 3 days a week, specifically from Wednesday to Friday with occasional Saturdays as part of the rota.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is £21,559 pro rata per annum, based on a 35 hour full-time equivalent.

Benefits Include:

• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package – up to 7% employer contribution including life assurance
• NHS pension continuation for eligible candidates
• Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

Working within East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices's retail team, your responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and delivering donated and purchased goods throughout the charity's retail outlets and distribution centre.
• Assisting in the storage, organization, and distribution of goods at the Distribution Centre.
• Supporting other areas of the charity by transporting goods and equipment when required.

Essential Criteria

• Full driving license
• Current experience of driving a 3.5T delivery vehicle

Desired Skills

• Ability to maintain a level of fitness in line with job requirements
• Confidence in decision-making and using your initiative
• Ability to move boxes and bags across different floor levels and spaces

At EACH, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices is committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity. East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices welcome applications from all sections of the community and from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds. This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.