Life Charity are seeking a reliable and friendly Van Driver to join our team on a part-time basis. We're open to conversations about the working pattern and would consider a self employed driver.
You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery and collection of goods and donations across various locations in the Central England. You will play a key role in supporting our mission to provide essential pregnancy support services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, delivering excellent customer service, and supporting a meaningful cause.
If you are a proactive and dependable driver who wants to contribute to a cause that supports women and families during pregnancy, we encourage you to apply. Please note, this role will involve lifting, moving and stairs.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
Main purposes of the job:
- To provide a cost-effective logistical service to the retail service.
- Represent Life as an efficient and charitable organisation by ensuring that your actions reinforce Life’s basis and values.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Please note, the shops operate opening hours of 9-5. Some flexibility with start time would be required due to some restrictions around access to shops.
This role will be for 8 hours per week across 1 day (no weekends).
Please see more details on our full job description attached.
Qualifications
- Full UK driver's license with a clean driving record
- Experience as a delivery driver or commercial driver
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with customers
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and manage physical tasks
- Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in driving and delivery
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The closing date is 17/09/2025
Interviews will take place on 23/09/2025
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Charlotte Cox at [email protected] or at 07775 761590
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Delivery driver: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 17/09/2025
Reference ID: Retail Van Driver
