Job Description – Furniture 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 Aberystwyth store.
Role Details
* Hours: 15 hours per week (two full consecutive days)
* Pay: £20.00 per hour (includes mileage)
* Contract type: Self-employed
* Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability
* Location: Based at our Aberystwyth 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 Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Work Location: In person