About TRAID TRAID is a charity retailer working for over 25 years to transform fashion for the better. All our fundraising efforts go towards improving the conditions of workers in the fashion and clothing industry, supporting projects all around the world. About the Role We are looking for a Home Collection Driver to join our growing team. As the face of TRAID on the road, you will be responsible for collecting donations directly from homes and businesses across London. This role is hands-on, physically engaging, and offers plenty of variety - no two shifts are the same, and our donors will rely on your help in lots of different ways. Each day, you’ll be assigned a route with 20 to 35 collections. We’ll invest in you by offering fully paid, comprehensive training to ensure you’re confident in TRAID’s collection systems and procedures. In return, we expect you take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence. Main Responsibilities: • Collect donations from homes across London as per your scheduled route, • Accurately record collection details on a PDA provided by TRAID, • Unload the collected items safely and securely at our Alperton Warehouse, always following manual handling guidelines and health and safety policies, • Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical upkeep of the company vehicle, reporting any necessary maintenance to your line manager, • Provide an energetic and customer-focused approach, aiming to deliver excellent service to donors and ensure a positive experience. This includes answering any questions they may have and calling donors in advance of the collection. Requirements: Experience- 12 months van driving/multi-drop delivery experience preferred (but not essential). Full training will be provided Full UK driving licence - with no more than 6 points and no driving bans in the last 5 years Physical fitness – You will be active, handling donation bags weighing up to 20kg Flexibility – Shifts can vary, so we’re looking for team players with a can-do attitude who are ready to tackle challenges, even on short notice! What’s in it for you: Pick-up extra shifts: Enjoy the flexibility of weekend overtime shifts and the opportunity to maximise your earnings. No upfront costs: We will provide you with everything you need to excel at your job, including a full uniform, company phone and vehicle with a fuel card Competitive Compensation: TRAID is a London Living Wage Employer, committed to the well-being and quality of life of all our employees. This means your hourly rate will be reviewed every 12 months in accordance with the foundation's annual review guidelines for as long as we voluntarily choose to adhere to the scheme. Annual Leave allowance: 22 days paid holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
LUTON OR SURROUND AREA BASED PREFERRED General Description: Driver responsible for delivering and installing the furniture and accessories on each allocated job to the high standard required with a view to achieving the best effect possible for the customer. Principal Tasks: • Loading the vehicles as directed. In addition to the stock, this includes ensuring that all necessary tools and equipment are taken. The vehicle and the items must be legal, safe and secure. You must complete a daily vehicle checklist., • Where driving, doing so with the care necessary to avoid not only any vehicle accidents but also any damage to the stock carried., • Delivering, installing and assembling furniture as required, taking care to avoid any damage to the stock or any property or any injury to any person. This includes connecting and testing appliances and electricals, hanging pictures, fixing items to walls and any other general installation or handyman work but does not include any tasks that require a qualified plumber, electrician or other such certified tradesman., • You will also be required to fit bulbs, plugging in electrical's, cleaning the properties on completion, removing labels stuck to items (but not disposing of them), cleaning any marks on stock, and any other such small touches required to improve the overall result of the installation,, • Removing all packaging and any old items as required., • Keeping an accurate and comprehensive record of everything that has been installed and, particularly, noting any faults or defects or any missing items on the delivery app (DispatchTrack), • Completing all the allocated tasks on the day or within the time allocated., • Debriefing each installation as required at the earliest practical opportunity. This involves providing full written notes on DispatchTrack, photographs and any other such material., • Routine maintenance of vehicles as required to ensure that they are kept roadworthy, reliable and efficient, reporting any defects that require professional repair to the logistics manager., • Safekeeping and maintenance of equipment, tools, spares, kit or other company property to ensure that it is kept safe and ready for use, reporting any significant shortcomings., • Disposal and recycling of all waste in accordance with environmental procedures., • Furniture assembly or other warehousing work when not required for installation work, or any other general administrative work within the competence of the employee., • Clean driving licence, • Pass eyesight check, • Clean CRB/DBS Check, • 1 year driving Luton or similar size Van, • Good command of English (written + spoken), • Flexibility to work overtime on occasions, • Vitality Health Care, • Pret Coffee Subscription, • Staff events (Cinema, bowling, restaurants etc), • £29K - £31kper year