About the Organisation:
Four Square Scotland is an Edinburgh charity working for more than 40 years to prevent homelessness and promote inclusion. We provide services directly to people who are homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness to overcome any barriers they may face in creating a stable life for themselves in their community. At the core of Four Square are the values upon which the organisation is based. These are equally applied to the people we support, our colleagues and our partners and are: Integrity; Excellence; Dignity; Support.
Alongside our support services we have social enterprises, which provide independent income for our charity as well as volunteering and training opportunities for those who use our services.
We are driven by our mission to ensure everyone has the opportunity to have a beautiful home and a place in their community.
Edinburgh Furniture Initiative:
Edinburgh Furniture Initiative is an established second-hand furniture store. Located in the centre of Edinburgh, EFI is one of Scotland’s largest re-use social enterprises.
Operating as part of Four Square, a homeless charity, EFI provides an independent income stream for Four Square and operates with three main aims:
· to provide low-cost, high-quality furniture to people on low incomes.
· to provide employment and training opportunities for people who have been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness; and
· to promote the re-use economy and prevent usable goods going into landfill
The role:
There are a variety of roles within the job of EFI Assistant. In our charity it is important that people can help their colleagues out, when that is required, but also have the opportunity to develop into their own role. You will be appointed into a specific role, but there is an expectation that you can support the work of all EFI, to the best of your ability, and within reason, when necessary. Full training will be given in all roles.
Full job descriptions are set out below. There are a few terms you might not recognise in the job descriptions; these are explained below:
Revolve: we are accredited by Revolve, part of Zero Waste Scotland, which sets standards around quality assurance about the products we sell.
PAT: this stands for Portable Appliance Testing, and it is a test carried out on all electrical items to ensure they work and are safe.
EFI Assistant – Van Assistant
This role is part of the driving team, you will support deliveries and collections of furniture. You’ll work as part of a team of two, visiting donors’ homes to collect donations and delivering purchases to customers’ homes. You will also help support the people in our accommodation services with house moves; deliver replacement furniture to our hostels and flats; and help with waste management. This position is physically demanding and requires a good level of fitness.
Duties and responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive and other tasks may be required):
· Loading and unloading the van;
· Support customers and provide information on what our charity is all about and what their donations and purchases support;
· Check donations to ensure they meet Revolve standards before accepting them;
· Keep accurate records of customer authorisation and gift aid information and ensure all documentation is in order and saved correctly;
· Properly use and maintain delivery equipment;
· Ensuring strict health and safety protocols are maintained;
· Ensure PPE is worn at all times.
· Communicate with customers to update them of time of deliveries and collections;
· Feedback to colleagues any issues to improve our service;
· Tie in furniture to ensure the van loaded safely and furniture won’t break or be damaged in transit;
· Work closely and communicate with your crew to ensure you lift and put down furniture correctly to prevent injury and prevent damage to stock;
· Assemble and dis-assemble furniture paying particular attention to keeping all parts together and identifiable;
· Ensure the van has the most efficient route; is parked legally; and secured before it is left;
· Support the driver with van checks and equipment checks;
· Carry out banksman duties with due care.
· Take directions from the shop warehouse staff to ensure furniture is put in the correct places to keep stock movement efficient.
Application closing date: 12/06/2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 15/06/2026
Pay: £24,479.00 per year
Work Location: In person
