Van Driver

Team:Retail

Location:Skipton Superstore (Opening November 2026!), succesful candidate should live within a commutable distance

Work pattern:21 hours per week

Salary:£14,018.52 per annum

Contract:Permanent

We are the UK's largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees,volunteersand supporters are using their kindness andexpertiseto make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Van Driver:

• The Superstore Van Driver plays a key role in supporting the success of the Superstore by ensuring the safe,efficientandtimelycollection,deliveryand movement of stock across the Cats Protection retail network. This includes transporting donated andpurchasedgoods, furniture, electrical items and other bulky stock between customers,donorsand stores.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops

• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintagejewelryand jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we're looking for in our Van Driver:

• Previousexperience of driving a commercial vehicle (manual), driving in variableconditionsand using Satellite Navigation equipment

• Experience of handling furniture, bulky items or retail stock and following manual handling guidelines

• Physically able to safely lift and move large donationsin accordance withmanual handling procedures and health and safety guidance.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple collections and deliveries efficiently.

• Hold afullvalid UK drivinglicenceand willing to drive Retail fleet vehicles including a Luton van (with tail lift)

• Flexibility to travel within the region asrequired

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits

• 26days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

• and much more, which you can learn about here

This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).