Job Description – Delivery and Collection Driver (Self-Employed)
Farplace Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue specialising in helping animals rejected elsewhere. We operate a number of charity shops across the UK, selling furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and electricals to help fund our rescue work and the animals in our care.
We are looking for a flexible, polite and friendly self-employed driver with their own van to assist us with delivering and collecting furniture and other items from customers’ homes.
This role is based in our new Annan store.
Role Details
- Hours: 15 hours per week (two full days) - Will increase with demand
- Pay: £20.00 per hour (includes mileage)
- Contract type: Self-employed
- Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability
- Location: Based at our Annan store, with extensive travel in the local area and occasional work outside the area
- Vehicle Requirement: You must provide your own LWB or Luton-style van
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and deliver donated items, including furniture and electrical goods
- Undertake house clearances, transferring suitable donations to the shop
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep accurate mileage records
- Ensure the safe handling, loading and unloading of goods, including heavy lifting
- Maintain excellent customer service standards and represent the charity professionally
- Ensure the security of all goods collected, transported and delivered
- Follow all health and safety policies both in-store and at customer locations
Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Your own LWB or Luton-style van
- Ability to carry out heavy lifting safely
- A professional, helpful and positive attitude when dealing with customers
- Flexibility to adapt to varying workloads depending on deliveries and collections
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Own your own LWB or Luton style van
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- business vehicle insurance (required)
Work Location: In person
