Retail Van Driver
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,751.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Barnardo's |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 22501 |
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Context:
The Retail estate consists of more than 600 Barnardo’s shops across the UK. The stores are supported
by donated goods, including furniture, from the public and by Commercial Businesses, who comprise
of New Goods, Gifts in Kind and Ecommerce.
The role of the Logistics & Transport department is to manage the operation and planning of all drivers
and fleet vehicles and support the stock optimisation of the Retail estate. The role of Retail Van Driver
will provide a cost-effective logistical service to all retail areas, by effectively moving stock in the most
geographical-efficient way possible. The role will directly report to the Logistics Manager and will be
supported daily by Regional Retail Van Driver Team Leaders.
Key working relationships:
Internal: Head of Logistics & Transport, Logistics Manager, Retail Van Drivers Team Leader,
Retail Estate including Store Managers, Store Associates and Volunteers, Retail
Operations Team including Regional and Area Business Managers, Commercial
Businesses Team including New Goods, GIK and Ecommerce. All nominated
Barnardo’s representatives of key operational functions throughout the charity
External: General Public, Corporate Donors, Suppliers, Wider Charity stakeholders
Job Purpose:
The role will be required to follow set logistical routes instructed by the Logistics Manager, which will
efficiently move stock across the entire Retail estate. This will include daily and regular Manual
Handling, by moving, lifting, loading, and unloading stock and furniture from the vehicle into the
Job Title: Van Driver (Retail) Grade: F
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store stock room or a customer’s home. Retail Van Drivers will also be required to maintain high
vehicle standards, by performing daily vehicle checks and maintaining accurate records.
Key Responsibilities:
• Efficient stock movement in line with set route planning.
• Work and drive across a large geographical area.
• Manual Handling of stock and furniture.
• Ensure vehicles are safely loaded and within weight capacity.
• Ensure paramount vehicle safety at all times and return vans back to base at the end of every
working day.
• Liaising with the general public to co-ordinate stock collections/deliveries.
• Drive in a diligent manner at all times.
• Represent Barnardo’s at all times, by ensuring that any actions reinforce our Basis & Values.
Key Activities:
• Ensure that all stock requests are complete in a timely and suitable manner.
• Appropriately ensure the safety and quality of stock at all times.
• Support stock procurement initiatives where possible.
• Provide excellent customer service when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain regular and appropriate daily contact with Logistics Team.
• Ensure the vehicle is compliant and in line with all legislation and H&S expectations.
• Report all vehicles issues and/or motor vehicle accidents to the Transport department.
• Complete a daily vehicle check and fulfil daily record keeping such as daily mileage.
• General maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Deal with any daily enquiries and signpost to other services or members of the organisation as
necessary.
• Attending team meetings and team development/training days as required.
• Providing other general support to the team as necessary.
This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time
and may be subject to changed based on the needs of the Department Programme. The post-holder
may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence
requirements of this post from time to time as required.
Pre-employment checks will be required for the role
The Retail estate consists of more than 600 Barnardo’s shops across the UK. The stores are supported
by donated goods, including furniture, from the public and by Commercial Businesses, who comprise
of New Goods, Gifts in Kind and Ecommerce.
The role of the Logistics & Transport department is to manage the operation and planning of all drivers
and fleet vehicles and support the stock optimisation of the Retail estate. The role of Retail Van Driver
will provide a cost-effective logistical service to all retail areas, by effectively moving stock in the most
geographical-efficient way possible. The role will directly report to the Logistics Manager and will be
supported daily by Regional Retail Van Driver Team Leaders.
Key working relationships:
Internal: Head of Logistics & Transport, Logistics Manager, Retail Van Drivers Team Leader,
Retail Estate including Store Managers, Store Associates and Volunteers, Retail
Operations Team including Regional and Area Business Managers, Commercial
Businesses Team including New Goods, GIK and Ecommerce. All nominated
Barnardo’s representatives of key operational functions throughout the charity
External: General Public, Corporate Donors, Suppliers, Wider Charity stakeholders
Job Purpose:
The role will be required to follow set logistical routes instructed by the Logistics Manager, which will
efficiently move stock across the entire Retail estate. This will include daily and regular Manual
Handling, by moving, lifting, loading, and unloading stock and furniture from the vehicle into the
Job Title: Van Driver (Retail) Grade: F
Page 2 of 4 JE Ref No: 2022-079 updated 2025
store stock room or a customer’s home. Retail Van Drivers will also be required to maintain high
vehicle standards, by performing daily vehicle checks and maintaining accurate records.
Key Responsibilities:
• Efficient stock movement in line with set route planning.
• Work and drive across a large geographical area.
• Manual Handling of stock and furniture.
• Ensure vehicles are safely loaded and within weight capacity.
• Ensure paramount vehicle safety at all times and return vans back to base at the end of every
working day.
• Liaising with the general public to co-ordinate stock collections/deliveries.
• Drive in a diligent manner at all times.
• Represent Barnardo’s at all times, by ensuring that any actions reinforce our Basis & Values.
Key Activities:
• Ensure that all stock requests are complete in a timely and suitable manner.
• Appropriately ensure the safety and quality of stock at all times.
• Support stock procurement initiatives where possible.
• Provide excellent customer service when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain regular and appropriate daily contact with Logistics Team.
• Ensure the vehicle is compliant and in line with all legislation and H&S expectations.
• Report all vehicles issues and/or motor vehicle accidents to the Transport department.
• Complete a daily vehicle check and fulfil daily record keeping such as daily mileage.
• General maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Deal with any daily enquiries and signpost to other services or members of the organisation as
necessary.
• Attending team meetings and team development/training days as required.
• Providing other general support to the team as necessary.
This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time
and may be subject to changed based on the needs of the Department Programme. The post-holder
may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence
requirements of this post from time to time as required.
Pre-employment checks will be required for the role
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