Retail Driver (1-year fixed term)

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity organization in Glasgow is looking for a delivery driver to join their retail team. The successful candidate will be responsible for uplifting and delivering furniture, ensuring safe handling of stock, and providing excellent customer service. Essential qualifications include a current vehicle license for driving a large Luton-sized vehicle and the ability to lift heavy items. This role necessitates good communication skills and route planning abilities. Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a current vehicle licence sufficient to drive a large Luton-sized vehicle.
• Capable of moderate to heavy lifting and driving in all weathers and road conditions.
• Previous multi-drop van delivery experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Uplift and deliver furniture using the hospice van safely.
• Contact customers and donors to arrange deliveries and collections.
• Plan routes to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain an Outlook diary of deliveries.
• Keep the van clean and report maintenance issues.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving license for large Luton-sized vehicle

Ability to lift heavy items

Route planning

Job description

Apply by Friday 19th December 2025

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice is a well‑established charity, we have recently moved into our new purpose built home located within Bellahouston Park. The Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with life‑limiting and progressive illnesses and gives support to their families and carers.

Our retail team provides financial support to the Hospice through our network of 17 charity shops across the Glasgow area. Some of these shops sell furniture and this role will primarily involve the uplift and delivery of furniture between donors, our shops and customers. Key duties include:

• Uplift and deliver furniture using the hospice van, ensuring all stock is handled and transported safely and without damage
• Contact customers and donors via phone and email to arrange deliveries and collections
• Plan routes to maximize van and time efficiency
• Maintain an Outlook diary of deliveries and collections
• Uplift and deliver other shop stock as required
• Disposal of unsellable items at recycling centres
• Keep the van clean and tidy at all times and ensure all driver checks are completed
• Report and act on van maintenance and repair issues
• Represent the hospice with excellent customer service at all times
• Occasional weekend work may be required

Candidates must hold a current vehicle licence sufficient to drive a large Luton‑sized vehicle and be capable of moderate to heavy lifting and driving in all weathers and road conditions. Previous multi‑drop van delivery experience, preferably in a charity setting, would be beneficial. The van will be stored at the Hospice or at our distribution centre (Hillington), so ideally the candidate will have their own means of travel to these locations.

Please send a CV & cover letter to [e-mail] or contact the hospice HR department on 0141 429 9886 for further information.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit. We welcome applications from women and men of any ethnic group, religious belief, marital status and sexual orientation, or who have disabilities. Our premises have wheelchair access and are a smoke‑free zone. This position is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.