Delivery Driver

Overview

Vision Ireland is Ireland's national charity working for the rising number of people affected by sight loss. Our practical and emotional advice and supports help 50,000 people and their families face their futures with confidence every year.

Want to work somewhere that makes a difference for our community? Our Retail business contributes over 30% of the funding needed to provide essential services to the 55,000 service users around the country.

Responsibilities

• Support Vision Ireland Retail shops by collecting and delivering furniture. Ensure that all furniture is safely secured in vehicles and all parts are intact
• Support Vision Ireland Retail shops by assisting with furniture assembly & shop displays and removing (to the dump) any rubbish or unsalable furnishings
• Maintain assigned vehicle with regard to daily/weekly driver checks
• Fully comply with Irish Driving regulations and traffic laws
• Comply with the health and safety working practice
• Ensure that all vehicles are kept clean and tidy and cleaned out at least once a week
• Ensure no Vision Ireland Retail vehicle is damaged. Ensure the Driver's Assistant always gets out of the van and guides the driver when reversing
• Ensure that no violation of the Road Traffic Act is breached when you or other drivers are using Vision Ireland Retail vehicles
• Verbal and written reports of any damages to vehicles are passed immediately to the line manager
• Present a good image and 'face of Vision Ireland Retail' at all times. Working with others: Be willing to work reasonable additional hours and to perform any other additional duties as required
• Travel to meetings and training sessions as required
• Have basic knowledge of Vision Ireland Retail's structures and current activities
• Engage and support fund raising and marketing initiatives
• Ensure that all instructions and information received is communicated to van team members and is actioned on a regular basis using the appropriate communication tools

Essential Experience, Skills And Competencies

• Proven multi-drop van driving experience, with experience in furniture delivery an advantage.
• Good local geographical knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Full, clean drivers licence is essential

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experienced in delivery, drop off and collection of furniture and bulky goods
• Experience in a charity or non profit organisation

Further Information for Candidates

All applicants must submit a current CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to apply.

The successful candidate will be subject to Garda vetting.

Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland.

Further information about Vision Ireland can be found on our website

Informal enquiriesGarda Vetting

Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the VI Garda Vetting policy.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation. We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, - enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.

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