Retail Van Driver

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Van Driver who is looking to make their mark across our stores in the North West, North Wales & Leeds area. You will join us on a permanent basis working 35 hours per week working on a rota basis (to include some weekends), and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £21,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits.

Please note, the successful candidate will be based in or within a reasonable distance of Warrington.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'. Our team of Retail Van Drivers work with our Shop teams to plan and coordinate transport requests, ensuring the safe and timely collection of stock for our shops.

Responsibilities of our Retail Van Driver:

As a Retail Van Driver you will enable the safe and timely collection and delivery of goods donated to, transferred from, and sold by Cats Protection. You will be covering shops in the North West, North Wales & Leeds area. The role will include lifting and carrying and some supervision of volunteers, ensuring operations within the Health and Safety guidelines.

What we’re looking for in our Retail Van Driver:

• Experience of driving a commercial vehicle (manual)
• A highly self-motivated, positive and an excellent team player
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• knowledge of health and safety issues within the retail sector
• Confidence working well on own initiative
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willing to drive a retail fleet vehicle including a Luton can (with tail lift)

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £21,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Retail Van Driver and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 7th May 2024

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email  if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.