Driver's Assistant

Summary

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Driver’s Assistant (Bank) to support our Transport and Logistics team on an ad‑hoc basis. This is a varied, hands-on role that plays a vital part in supporting our retail operations and helping us raise funds for our hospice services.

About the role:

As a Driver’s Assistant, you will work alongside our drivers and wider logistics team to ensure the safe delivery and collection of donated goods, including furniture, to and from our hospice shops, warehouse and other locations. You’ll help keep our warehouse organised, promote our shops in the local community and represent the Hospice positively at all times. Working hours are as required, with shifts potentially covering Monday to Saturday, 9am–4pm, depending on service needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery and collection of stock, including donated furniture and other goods
• Load and unload vehicles safely and securely
• Help maintain organisation, cleanliness and standards within the warehouse
• Promote Hospice shops as a vital fundraising activity and support local promotional events
• Drive Hospice vehicles when required
• Work both as part of a team and independently when needed
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Hospice policies, procedures and health & safety requirements

What we’re looking for:

• A practical, physically active individual with a positive and flexible approach
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when required
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety
• Willingness to undertake training, including mandatory and statutory training
• A passion for supporting the values, purpose and caring mission of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• A respectful, professional manner and a commitment to confidentiality, equality, diversity and inclusion

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly hospice team
• Make a real difference by supporting our fundraising activities
• Flexible bank working to fit around your availability
• Opportunity to gain experience in logistics, retail support and charity operations

Additional Information

We are proud to be a Forces Family Friendly employer and hold the Bronze Award within the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We warmly welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, and military spouses or partners. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across both employment and patient care. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from people living with disabilities and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support colleagues to thrive in their roles. A Standard DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.

Please note: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] cannot support visa applications for this role

Registered Charity No 298164

About the hospice

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] have been providing exceptional care to people living with a terminal illness in Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge, Malling and surrounding areas since 1991. We support patients with both cancer and non-cancer diagnoses, and those closest to them, and all our services are provided free of charge. Our vision is that everyone living with a terminal illness in our community will have the best quality of life, for as long as they live. Our highly trained colleagues and volunteers do everything to help our patients live in comfort, with independence and dignity in their own homes, local care homes or in our hospice. All our care is underpinned by our core values of compassion, integrity, respect and teamwork. As a local charity independent of the NHS, we are reliant on our supporters and donors, our services cost £5 million to run, with over £4 million raised through the generosity of our local community.

Colleague benefits

[Employer hidden] supports hybrid working wherever practical and appropriate for a role and service. The Hospice works with colleagues to accommodate, wherever possible, requests for flexible working. Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service. Life assurance: 2 times salary. Sickness pay, pension (NEST or NHS), enhanced maternity/paternity, employee assistance scheme, occupational health, access to café, rest rooms, multi-faith room, free parking, career development, health & wellbeing initiatives, Belonging group, and other leave support.

Cultural Framework

Our purpose: To enable people with a terminal illness in our community to live in comfort, with independence and dignity. Mindset: We are curious about improving care. Values: I care, I learn, I own, I improve.

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