Van Driver

Job description

Team: Retail
Location: Skipton Superstore (Opening November 2026!), succesful candidate should live within a commutable distance
Work pattern: 21 hours per week
Salary: £14,018.52 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UKs largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Van Driver:
The Superstore Van Driver plays a key role in supporting the success of the Superstore by ensuring the safe, efficient and timely collection, delivery and movement of stock across the Cats Protection retail network. This includes transporting donated and purchased goods, furniture, electrical items and other bulky stock between customers, donors and stores.

About the retail team:
Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelry and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What were looking for in our Van Driver:
Previous experience of driving a commercial vehicle (manual), driving in variable conditions and using Satellite Navigation equipment

Experience of handling furniture, bulky items or retail stock and following manual handling guidelines

Physically able to safely lift and move large donations in accordance with manual handling procedures and health and safety guidance.

Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple collections and deliveries efficiently.

Hold a full valid UK driving licence and willing to drive Retail fleet vehicles including a Luton van (with tail lift)

Flexibility to travel within the region as required

What we can offer you:
range of health benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

and much more, which you can learn about here

Interested? Heres how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th September 2026
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
Anonymised application form

Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

In person interview meet up/interview with Area Manager

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Skipton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-08-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English