Retail Van Driver

Remote

  • Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
  • Location: Remote |
  • Grade:
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
    • Sales and Marketing
  • Closing Date: 2025-10-22

Retail Van Driver
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £22,932 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 21 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to drive change and make a positive impact as a Retail Van Driver, managing stock logistics and promoting the Red Cross?
You will help the retail team in achieving business objectives by managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers for Red Cross shops. Working closely with Shop Managers, you will be the main point of contact for stock-related matters. You will play a vital role in advocating the Red Cross as the charity of choice for stock donations in the local community. Are you up for the challenge?
What will a day in the life of a Retail Van Driver involve?
  • Being in charge of managing deliveries, collections, and stock transfers and picking up donations from corporate partners.
  • Collecting stock from various warehouses across the country and making sure it gets distributed where it's needed in our area. 
  • Keeping the vehicle safe and sound. You'll need to park it securely in a designated location, making sure it's clean and well-maintained, including regular servicing and safety checks.
  • Managing health and safety issues, following procedures, and complying with national instructions, policies, procedures, and legislation.
To be a successful Retail Van Driver, what will you need?
  • A manual, UK driving licence held for minimum of two years.
  • Knowledge of current laws and best practices for driving, vehicles, and road traffic operations.
  • Strong communication skills and a proven ability to provide excellent customer care and ensure a positive experience for all.
  • Previous experience in van driving, deliveries, basic vehicle maintenance, and handling administrative paperwork.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
  • Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
  • Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
  • Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
  • Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
  • Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
  • Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
  • Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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