SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Truck Driver (specific purpose hours - 5 over 6 days) to join our Retail Transport team in our OFC Bessborro, Cork. This role focuses on maximizing sales, productivity, revenue opportunities, and customer satisfaction by efficiently collecting and redistributing excess donated goods and stock items between the central warehouse and Vincent's charity shops in the Region, along with managing other logistical needs as required. Responsibilities include the safe and efficient loading and unloading of donation bags, bric-a-brac, and similar items. All duties must be carried out promptly and in full compliance with the Society's retail standards, relevant legislation, and the SVP's policies and ethos. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland's largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Qualifications
•Full Clean C License is required
Experience
•At least 1 year Driving experience essential with a clean driver's license.
•Experience of lone working and ability to use initiative.
•Experience in a similar role desirable.
•Multi drops experience an advantage.
Knowledge
•Knowledge of the local roads of Cork and Kerry
•Knowledge of our Vincent Shops is desirable.
•Knowledge of the Society is desirable.
•Complete familiarisation with current Health & Safety procedures.
•Knowledge of best practice in the area of Manual Handling.
Skills
•Have good communication skills.
•Ability to work under pressure
•Excellent organisational skills.
•Be customer focused with strong interpersonal skills
•Possess good problem solving skills
•Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
•Be able to establish and maintain working relationships on an ongoing basis
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Truck Driver - Job Description Cork OFC
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland's best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer