General Assistant/Van Driver
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 12.6 - 12.6 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH2 8PD |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NOV20256635 |
Summary
Working hours: 40 Hours per weekInterview Date: Wednesday 17 December, 2025One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for a General Assistant/Driver to join the team at our Furniture Project in Perth. The role exists within an integrated Community Programme consisting of a furniture retail outlet and two charity shops and forms a large part of the missional outreach of the Corps (Church).Key Responsibilities: As General Assistant/Van Driver you will assist in the collection and delivery of donated furniture and goods for the furniture project and assist in the retail outlet.The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:Driving of the designated company vehicle and handling of heavy goods will be requiredFull clean UK driving license and experience of driving a vanMake and receive telephone calls regarding sales/collectionsExperience of collecting and delivering large goods, and working in a warehouse and/or retail environmentKnowledge of Health and Safety legislationGood communication and interpersonal skills dealing with members of the publicBasic PC skillsServe customers and promote sales in both shopsIn order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Driving Licence and a Disclosure Scotland/PVG Check.For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.