Driver – Mobility Aids Service
Location: Crawley RH10 9NN
Hours: 21 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £20,124 per annum based on 35 hour week

Would you like to use your driving skills to make a difference to people’s lives?

Do you have an appreciation of how rewarding it is to help some of your community’s most vulnerable people?

As a Driver within our Mobility Aids Service (MAS) based in Crawley, you would deliver, assemble, demonstrate and collect equipment to and from both service user’s homes and establishments. Many service users are near end of life, so kindness and compassion are traits desired for anyone within the role.

A day in the life of a Driver within Mobility Aids Service:
You would work closely with the Service Delivery Coordinator to contribute to the smooth operation of the Equipment Distribution Service. You would provide support to other members of the department ensuring that the operation complies with, and where possible, exceeds customer expectations, contractual arrangements, service levels and overall company requirements whilst delivering target profitability.
There will be approximately seven drops in any one day which are usually completed by early afternoon and the remainder of the shift will be spent within the warehouse maintaining equipment (cleaning and servicing wheelchairs) and ensuring everything is kept clean and tidy.
To be a successful Driver within Mobility Aids Service:

You will have driving experience as a multi-drop driver, dealing with the general public on a daily basis.
You have a full UK driving licence to drive manual transmission, held for a minimum of 2 years.
You are a confident and safe driver with good knowledge of Crawley and surrounding area.
You are physically able to lift and carry loads (within the Health and Safety Manual Handling criteria)
You are self-assured and able to build rapports with service users.
You are able to work as part of a team supporting members of the public ; be a people person.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday 8th August 2023.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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