Are you looking for a flexible job to do in your spare time? Are you able to drive a van and a minibus, and are you able to tow? If so, you may wish to consider becoming a driver for The Parish Trust.
The Parish Trust relies on volunteers to help us deliver our projects, including the collection and delivery of food as part of our CARE Project. On occasion, a lack of volunteers means that we have to look elsewhere to fill the driver role, and this is where you come in.
The Parish Trust are offering 3 zero hour contracts for individuals who are able to drive, collect, and deliver for The Parish Trust.
Essential Job Information
Contract: Zero hour contract, for 12 months (casual working)
Working pattern: Varied.
Salary: £10.00 p/h, rising to £10.90 p/h from January 2023.
Base Location: The Parish Trust, Heol yr Ysgol, Trethomas, Caerphilly. CF83 8FL
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Packing, loading and unloading delivery van
- Delivering parcels and goods to service users on designated routes
- Maintaining regular communication with HQ
- Collecting deliveries and loading them into the van, and bringing them back to HQ
- Cleaning and servicing van at beginning and end of shift
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Driving the Minibus as and when required for events/trips etc.
- Towing our “Caffi Caredig” – mobile coffee/snack bar to various locations
Person Specification
- Carry out work in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
- Provide excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling queries and complaints where necessary
- Adhere to assigned routes and following time schedules.
- Abide by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
- Prepare reports and other documents relating to driving
- Operate equipment (Van, Minibus, Mobile Coffee/Snack Bar)
- Experience in a similar role is preferable
- Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
- Strong time management and customer service skills.
- Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
- Attention to detail.
- D1 + E Driving License or better is essential for this role.
- Clean driving record.
- Willing to undertake training in subjects related to the role.
Please note that your cover letter and CV must demonstrate that you meet the person specification in order to be considered for the role.
