Chelmsford
van driver ad with *£32k starting salary, holiday pay, and pension. --- Job Title: Van Driver & Collection Assistant Location: Essex Hours: Full-time Mon–Sat, 40 hours Salary: £32,000 per year to start Benefits: Holiday pay + Pension scheme Employer: Unique Collections – working on behalf of local charities About Us Unique Collections works with charity shops to collect and deliver donated household items, helping raise vital funds for good causes. We’re a small, friendly team and pride ourselves on being reliable, respectful, and efficient. The Role We’re looking for a reliable Van Driver to join our team. You’ll be driving a company van and helping to collect and deliver furniture and household goods from donors’ homes to charity shops. Key duties: • Safely drive a company van on assigned routes across, • Load, carry, and lift household items including wardrobes, chest of drawers, sofas, armchairs, tables, and white goods., • Use lifting equipment and work safely as a 2-person team, • Be polite and professional with donors and charity shop staff, • Complete basic paperwork and use our system for job updates., • Keep the van clean, tidy, and report any faults. What We’re Looking For • A clean Valid UK driving licence – Cat B licence minimum, • Experience driving a van is preferred but not essential, • Physically fit and comfortable lifting heavy items regularly., • Good customer service skills and a friendly, respectful attitude., • Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a small team., • Basic IT skills for using a tablet/phone for job updates. What We Offer • *£32,000 salary to start with review after probation., • Paid holiday entitlement from day one., • Pension scheme included., • On-the-job training for lifting and manual handling, • Supportive team environment, • Uniform and PPE provided. How to Apply Send your CV and a short note about why you’d be a good fit for the job Applications close ?? You will only be contacted if your application is a success.