Temporary Van Driver- North London
Job Reference: shelter/TP/1310/221 | Fixed Term Contract until 4 January 2026 | 35 hours per week | North London Shelter shops | Closing date: 2 November 2026 11:30pm
About the role
We're looking for a polite and friendly individual with a full driving licence and the ability to undertake heavy lifting, to help us maximise sales and profit by collecting and distributing donations for our North London shops. Shelter Trading Limited operates a national network of charity shops and a thriving Christmas card business.
Responsibilities
- Collect and deliver donated items, including large furniture and electrical items, and assist with the redistribution of stock, fixtures and fittings between branches
- Undertake house clearances and transfer appropriate donated goods to the shop
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate mileage records
- Always maintain a high standard of customer service and strict control of the security of goods collected, transported and delivered
Requirements
- Positive and helpful attitude to act as an ambassador for Shelter
- Excellent customer service skills and respect for people's property and donations
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within, and sometimes outside, the local area
- Ability to adhere to health & safety policies both in the store and at external locations
- Commitment to safeguarding: observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct work in line with Shelter's Safeguarding Policies
Pay
£27,212.50 per annum (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)
Schedule
35 hours per week
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Pension scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Tenancy deposit loan
- Payroll giving
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
About Shelter
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services, and campaigns to ensure no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness alone. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, equity and transparency, and to combating racism both within and outside the organisation.