ST PETER`S HOSPICE
Job Description
Job Title: St Peter’s Hospice Van Driver
Department: Commercial
Reports to: Area Manager
Location(s): Greater Bristol and Surrounding Areas
Hours: 37.5 hours commencing at arrival at first SPH location and ending at departure from final SPH location.
Job Purpose:
Moving stock and other items between shops, offices, recycling points, warehouses and third party locations. To Support the retail team.
This post holder is expected to use their own initiative and be able to work without constant supervision
Key Responsibilities:
· To ensure goods are collected, promptly and courteously.
· To take reasonable measures to prevent any loss of goods or any damage to goods whilst in transit.
· To collect and deliver goods to designated locations as per schedule or as directed by line manager or central team.
· Perform basic maintenance checks on the vehicle on a weekly basis.
· Undertake any other duties as required by line manager or central retail team
· Empty all contents and maintain clothing banks on as agreed with the Area Manager.
· To assist shops with general duties when all driving duties are completed
Reporting
· Complete and submit accurate records of required data as directed by the retail team.
· Inform line manager/retail team and complete paperwork immediately in the case of any incidents and or accidents.
· Report any storage / delivery issues on the area as they arise to your line manager
Communication
· Proactively work alongside all staff and supporters of the Hospice at all times
· Check emails on a regular basis
· To be available to receive and communicate information via the provided mobile phone throughout the day.
· Identify and report to the line manager any issue that may affect, disrupt or enhance the scheduled routine.
· In an emergency if you are unable to speak to your line manager you must speak to a member of the retail team
· It is a key responsibility to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times.
Personal Development
· To develop own knowledge and skills in order to perform more effectively
· Attend mandatory training and meetings when required
· Be aware current promotions and events
· Work in accordance with all SPH policies
Dimensions:
To carry ID at all times and to wear uniform as provided.
Provide ID as and when requested
Applied Knowledge and Skills
This job is suited to a person who has a courteous manner and good personal presentation.
This job is physically demanding and requires the person to be able to cope with a considerable amount of manual work loading and unloading items on a daily basis.
Supplementary Information
Scope of Job Description
This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantive changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Health & Safety
Under the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee
i) To take reasonable care of themselves and others at work.
ii) To co-operate with the hospice as far as is necessary to enable them to carry out their legal duty.
iii) Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with anything provided including personal protective equipment for health and safety or welfare at work.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The hospice promotes equality of opportunity for all individuals with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who has previous criminal convictions and having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to employment with the hospice.
March 2014