Volunteer Retail Driver’s Buddy

Role summary - To work as part of a busy team, assisting the Donation Centre team to maximise income by supporting Drivers on deliveries and collections in the shops and some processing of stock. This role requires a level of fitness.

Main duties of the role 

• Accompany Drivers on deliveries and support with moving of cages and stock to and from the shops 

• Assist in the shops with moving of stock and removal of unwanted items 

• To act as Banksman when the drivers when moving vehicles in tight areas, to ensure that the vehicle is moved safely 

• If required help with the sorting and assigning of donations to shops 

• Be aware of and adhere to health & safety regulations at all times 

What skills do I need?

Training & supervision 

• Health and safety training is mandatory (repeated annually), some of which is online 

• Training on site at Donation Centre for handling of stock and cages. 

• Banksman training will be given 

Experience & qualifications required 

• Some customer services/warehouse environment experience would be advantageous 

• Must have good communications skills to be able to explain trading standards regulations in a professional and polite manner when goods cannot be accepted 

• Experience of having worked in similar role

Personal attributes 

• Passionate about St Helena 

• Attention to detail 

• Comfortable handling cash 

• Good communication skills 

• Reliable and trustworthy 

• Team player with a friendly outlook

Interests

• Civic Responsibility and Communities
• Health and Social Care

Activities

• General Helping
• Local Events
• Practical Skills
• Retail