Retail Driver

On-site in London·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)

Abri

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

A full, valid driving licence.
Good driving experience and confidence driving in different locations and conditions.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive, approachable manner.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people.
A flexible attitude and willingness to support different shops and locations.
The ability to work independently, use your initiative and manage your time effectively.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Experience of manual handling or moving stock safely.
Confidence using basic IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
The ability to remain calm, professional and positive when working under pressure.
A commitment to our values and a passion for supporting the work of the Octavia Foundation.

The role

Are you someone who enjoys being out and about, helping people and making a difference in your community? Do you take pride in delivering great service and being the person others can rely on? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Retail Driver to join the Octavia Foundation and play a vital role in supporting our network of charity shops. Every donation you collect, every stock transfer you make and every interaction you have with our supporters helps generate income that funds the life-changing work we do across our communities.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. One day you might be collecting donations from a generous supporter, the next you're helping a shop prepare for a busy season or supporting a new store opening. If you enjoy working independently, meeting new people and being part of a supportive team with a shared purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you'll do

Collecting and delivering donated goods, stock and equipment between our shops, storage facilities and supporters.
Helping keep our shops stocked with the right items by moving seasonal and surplus stock where it's needed most.
Delivering promotional materials, stationery and other essential supplies to our shop teams.
Supporting new shop openings, refurbishments and closures.
Building positive relationships with donors, customers, volunteers and colleagues, acting as a friendly ambassador for the Octavia Foundation.
Identifying opportunities to increase donations from local communities, businesses and corporate partners.
Encouraging supporters to sign up for Gift Aid, helping us maximise valuable income for our charitable work.
Maintaining accurate records of collections, deliveries and stock movements.
Keeping company vehicles secure, clean, well-maintained and ready for the road.
Following health and safety procedures and safe manual handling practices at all times.
Working closely with shop teams and managers to provide excellent service and support wherever needed.

What you'll need

For more information, be sure to take a look at the job description below.

About Abri

Industry: Housing association

In their own words

About the company & team

Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.

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