bus driver Gravesend, England
Job description
Van Drivers assistant
Hours: 41.5 per week
Monday to Friday (plus 2 Saturdays per month)
Salary: £20,374per annum
Location: Gravesend
About us:
ellenor Hospice is a charity and a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across West Kent and the London Borough of Bexley. The organisation has in-patient and outpatient and Living services at Northfleet, comprehensive Hospice at Home services and a range of out-patient and community services all supported and delivered through a multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties:
- Assist the driver with the loading and unloading of the van, ensuring that all loads are secured safely.
- Collecting items (including furniture) from private homes and business premises and the placing and securing of items in the Hospices registered vehicles. Other duties will include assisting in the running of Fundraising Events by collecting and delivering equipment as instructed by members of staff.
- Communicate with staff and volunteers at shops and sites about deliveries and collections, maintaining a friendly positive attitude.
- Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
- The role involves heavy lifting of furniture and other household items, therefore you must be comfortable with lifting and moving stock between locations and physically fit for the demands of the role.
About you:
You must be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation and be able to work effectively and reliably with a team of volunteers and staff. You will need to manage your own workload and liaise and communicate effectively with the rest of the team and to act as an ambassador for the organisation during your day-to-day duties.
We offer an employer contributory pension scheme, and if you are a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you can transfer in your pension, subject to their conditions. You will be entitled to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays rising with service.
For informal enquiries please contact HR Department on 01474 538555 or [email protected]. To apply please complete an application form and return to [email protected]. Please note your CV will not be considered without a supporting statement.
Closing date: Friday 7th July 2023
Interview date: Friday 14th July 2023
ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination.
