Truck Driver - Cork (Specific Purpose 37.5hrs)
Salary range: €37,****** per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Full Clean C License is required
Description:
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
Full Clean C License is required
Experience: At least 1 year driving experience 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 of the local roads of Cork and Kerry
Knowledge of Vincent Shops is desirable
Knowledge of the Society is desirable
Complete familiarisation with current Health & Safety procedures
Knowledge of best practice in Manual Handling
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
Applying
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.
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