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About Pecan
Pecan tackles poverty in Southwark by restoring dignity, belonging and hope through connected community services that address food insecurity, unemployment and isolation. From food banks and employment support to welcoming community spaces, we combine practical help with emotional and community care, helping people regain confidence, feel hopeful and believe in their potential.
About The Role
At Pecan, we believe everyone should be able to access food with dignity. We're looking for a reliable, practical and flexible Van Driver to support our Food Security services as and when needed.
You'll help collect and deliver food across Southwark, load and unload donations, support warehouse operations and help ensure our Foodbank and Pantry services have everything they need to support local people. You'll drive the organisation’s van safely and reliably, following all road safety and vehicle procedures.
Requirements
We're looking for someone:
- With a full UK driving licence and no outstanding points or convictions
- Aged 21+ (this is a requirement of our insurance policy)
- Confident driving a transit-sized van
- Able to navigate across the borough and neighbouring boroughs
- Able to lift a minimum of 25kg and willing to get stuck in with physical tasks
- Reliable and punctual, with the ability to meet agreed timings
- Organised and easy to communicate with
- Able to independently charge the electric van using the company card
Please read the Job Description for more information.
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026, 9am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 7th September 2026, Details TBC
Start Date: ASAP
To apply please submit your CV and a short Cover Letter (maximum 4 pages in total) explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification by the deadline.
Please note that applications that do not contain both the CV and Covering Letter as described above cannot be considered. If you would like to discuss needs or adjustments to the recruitment process, we would be happy to support you. Please direct all recruitment queries to our HR email address.
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Van Driver
Starting full-time salary £24,479 a year (£13.45 an hour)
Field Based – To cover South-East London & Kent
Full time, 35 hours a week
Our dedicated team of Van Drivers (known internally as Stock Transport Drivers) support our retail shops every day to supply essential stock which is crucial to their success. This allows our shops to raise much needed funds to create an Equal Future with disabled people.
The Role
Permanent, 35 hours a week
5 Working days a week to include working Wednesday to Sunday.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT Monday 31 August 2026.
This role covers collections across central London and south of the river within the M25, with deliveries mainly to shops in South East London and Kent. Some flexibility will be required.
In this role you will:
· Move a variety of donations across Scope Retail as part of your Stock Transport Driver duties.
· Deliver a great customer experience to donors when collecting or delivering items.
· Keep the vehicle and stock secure, including planning for routine maintenance and repairs.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the link to full job description
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
· Have a strong customer focus and have a professional, courteous manner with the general public.
· Be able to able to lift heavy and/or bulky items and happy to be trained in the use of lifting equipment for very heavy items.
· Enjoy being out and about and working outdoors in all weathers, travelling far and wide in your area.
· As a Scope Stock Transport Driver, you’ll need a full, clean driving licence with a willingness to undertake relevant training.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Working in Our Shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by dedicated, creative, and passionate teams. We focus on sustainable fashion, engage with local communities, and lead volunteers to deliver a great experience for colleagues and customers. Funds raised support Scope’s mission of achieving equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop Hours
Scope shops are open every day. Some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed.
Full-time: 35 hours per week, five days out of seven
Part-time: Weekly hours on a seven-day rota
Additional information
You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Disability confident scheme
We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.
To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.
If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.
Important to know:
You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.
If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Benefits
· 35 days holiday
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
· Wellbeing incentives, discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
· Long service awards and employee recognition awards
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
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