The Fertility Foundation is seeking a reliable Van Driver/Retail assistant to join our Transport team, supporting  our Retail stores. The Van Driver/Retail Assistant  will be responsible for transporting goods, materials and furniture to various locations efficiently and safely and also working in store supporting our retail operations 

Location: Waltham Cross & Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 

Salary: £11.44 per hour,  rising to £11.55 per hour upon successful completion of probation. 

Hours: 3 days per week – Part-time

About The Fertility Foundation

The Fertility Foundation is a registered charity in the UK (charity number: 117416) setup in 2017 who’s aim is to help people struggling with infertility gain access to IVF treatment in the form of financial grants. These grants are wholly funded by public donations and the money raised through our charity shops.

We currently have two charity shops in Hertfordshire; In 2020 we opened our first charity shop in Hoddesdon which has been a huge success and we have recently opened our second shop in Waltham Cross, which at over 3000 sq. ft which sells clothing, bric-a-brac and furniture. This shop also acts as our online fulfilment centre for eBay, Vinted and Depop shops.

We are an independent family run charity, and, like most other charities, we rely on our team of dedicated volunteers to help us run our shops.

What are the responsibilities and requirements?

• Safely operate a delivery van to transport goods between locations
• Load and unload cargo, ensuring proper handling and secure packaging
• Working in our stores undertaking a variety of tasks to support our retail operations. 
• Knowledge of UK driving legislation and ability to follow the Highway Code
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and staff
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and drive with minimal supervision
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving license, including Category D1 or PCV with no more than 3 penalty points
• Minimum three years driving experience and aged 21+
• Ability to carry out heavy lifting
• Good customer service skills

What experience and skills are we looking for?

• Prior experience as a Delivery Driver, Van Driver, or in a related role preferred
• Ability to drive commercial vehicles safely and responsibly
• Proficient in navigating routes using GPS or maps
• Capable of heavy lifting when loading/unloading cargo
• Strong communication skills for interacting with team members and customers

What else do I need to know ? 

• DBS Check – Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check 
• Early applications are encouraged as we review all applications throughout the advertising period and may close the job advert early 

If you have a passion for driving, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working independently or as part of a team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position and join us on our mission at The Fertility Foundation.

If you would like to apply email jobs@fertilityfoundation.org with a covering letter and your CV.