JOB DESCRIPTION – FURNITURE DELIVERY AND COLLECTION DRIVER (SELF-EMPLOYED)

Farplace Animal Rescue is a no-kill rescue specialising in helping animals rejected elsewhere. We operate a number of charity shops across the UK, selling furniture, clothing, bric-a-brac and electricals to help fund our rescue work and the animals in our care.
We are looking for a flexible, polite and friendly self-employed driver with their own van to assist us with delivering and collecting furniture and other items from customers’ homes.
This role is based in our Aberystwyth store.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full UK driving licence
• Your own LWB or Luton-style van
• Ability to carry out heavy lifting safely
• A professional, helpful and positive attitude when dealing with customers
• Flexibility to adapt to varying workloads depending on deliveries and collections
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £20.00 per hour
  Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
  Work Location: In perso

ROLE DETAILS

• Hours: 15 hours per week (two full consecutive days)
• Pay: £20.00 per hour (includes mileage)
• Contract type: Self-employed
• Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability
• Location: Based at our Aberystwyth store, with extensive travel in the local area and occasional work outside the area
• Vehicle Requirement: You must provide your own LWB or Luton-style van

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and deliver donated items, including furniture and electrical goods
• Undertake house clearances, transferring suitable donations to the shop
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and keep accurate mileage records
• Ensure the safe handling, loading and unloading of goods, including heavy lifting
• Maintain excellent customer service standards and represent the charity professionally
• Ensure the security of all goods collected, transported and delivered
• Follow all health and safety policies both in-store and at customer locations