Job Description

Steer your career in the right direction at Dougie Mac's Retail Service & Recycling Centre.

We're looking for a friendly, hardworking and motivated Driver to join our fantastic team at Newstead. Supporting a network of 22 Dougie Mac charity shops, you'll play a vital role in shop logistics, recycling operations and customer collections -- all helping to raise funds for local people living with life-limiting conditions.

This is more than just a driving job -- it's a key part of making our retail operation a success.

Key Responsibilities

Drive hospice vehicles to collect and deliver donated goods and furniture safely and efficiently. Transport goods to and from the shops. Support waste and recycling daily processes at our dedicated Centre. Maintain vehicles and site, including cleaning, checks, and reporting issues. Follow health & safety procedures and uphold legal driving responsibilities.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has a full, clean UK driving licence Is physically fit and comfortable lifting furniture and stock (bending, twisting, carrying) Works well in a busy warehouse or retail environment Communicates effectively with shop staff, customers and colleagues Has a proactive and flexible approach, with good problem-solving skills

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac we care for our staff and provide a wide range of staff benefits;

35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service Hospice paid Healthcare Cash Plan Competitive Pension Scheme Learning & Development opportunities Free Service Centre Parking

Salary:

25,466.64

Hours:

40 hours a week (5 out of 6 days a week)

Applications close:

Sunday 14th September

Interviews:

Thursday 25th September


Successful applicants will be asked to complete a taster session.



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How to Apply

Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your

personal statement

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job description and person specification

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Mitchell Rose, Service Centre Manager

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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

& Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.


At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.


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Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Barlaston Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 3NZ

Email:

recruitment@dmhospice.org.uk

Tel:

01782 344300