Deliveries & Stock Collection Driver

Job description

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

We are looking for a Deliveries and Stock Collection Driver to work on our vans delivering and collecting furniture, and support the Logistics team to maximise sales. Successful applicants will be part of an awesome Logistics team led by the Logistics Co-ordinator and will have key responsibilities within that team.

The successful candidate will be comfortable and experienced both in a customer service/retail environment and driving a 3.5t Luton van. So, you will be working in a team with volunteers and our residents, so a positive, can do we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Deliveries & Stock Collection Driver:

• Full Driving Licence
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience working as part of a team IT skills, including Microsoft Word, basic Excel, internet, websites, and email
• Experience in delivery planning
• Recycling or second-hand retail experience
• Customer service and stock and cash experience
• Effective verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to stay calm and cope under extreme pressure
• Ability to delegate
• Effective administration, organisation and time management
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice and have a positive can do attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.