Van Driver - Gravesend in Gravesend

Van Driver

Salary: £22,368.06

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Sunday

Location: Unit 11, Canal Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PA

Do you hold a clean Full UK driving licence, with category C1, and looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for friendly drivers who are proud to deliver outstanding customer service on behalf of our charity. The role will include heavy lifting and moving and transporting furniture or goods from various locations to our retail sites and warehouse with our company van.

ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.  Our growing network of 10 shops is supported by our local community to donate goods and materials.

We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

1. Collaborate with the Distribution team to collect and distribute goods to multiple sites and locations.
2. Safely moving furniture and heavy goods in and out of customer premises, and ellenor retail sites, taking care to cause no damage or injury.
3. Follow health and safety guidance when lifting, transporting and moving stock between locations and in and out of the company vehicle.
4. Ensure you are delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures.
5. Provide excellent customer service at all times with the capability to navigate sensitive situations being mindful of the circumstances at all times.

Essential requirements:

• Due to Insurance purposes, applicants must be over the age of 25.
• Hold a clean Full UK driving license for a minimum of two years with category C1.
• To pass a Standard DBS check.
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy/bulky items.
• Experience with driving a commercial vehicle in a multi-drop role or delivery service.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage own workload.

How to apply:  

• By application form. Online or downloaded and scanned to
• Submission of a CV and cover letter to

Unfortunately, CVs without a cover letter will not be considered .

Application Deadline: 12th July 2024

Interviews: 19th July 2024