Driver - Fyshwick

If you are a truck driver with confident driving skills and a proven safety record, we want you to work for us.

Salvos Stores are looking for a number of suitably qualified individuals for the position of Driver located at Fyshwick.

Reporting directly to the Logistics Supervisor you will ensure the timely and accurate collection of goods from donor properties, clothing banks and stores, which requires you to deal directly with the public and evaluate and decline items that are not in a resalable condition.

About The Role

Working independently, you will you have excellent customer service, communications and problem-solving skills to assist you with;

• Loading/unloading - loose good including furniture items;
• Performing labouring tasks. Together with a jockey you will lift and carry reasonable weights;
• Distribution of goods to stores and assisting retail staff where required;
• Ensuring a professional customer relations experience for our customers;
• Using an electronic device to complete delivery paperwork;
• Maintaining safe WHS methods and driving practices;
• Completing prestart checks, reporting incidents, near misses and vehicle maintenance issues;
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle provided.

About You

Previous experience in multi-drop, courier or furniture removal, while highly regarded, is not essential. What is essential is good time management, reliability and a can-do attitude. You will be a well presented, high energy, hands-on individual and will bring your proven track record in providing extraordinary customer service to the role. You will have experience in safe preparation, loading and unloading of goods. Importantly, as someone known for your integrity, you will also be comfortable aligning to The Salvation Army Mission and Values.

Applicants must be able to work with limited supervision and demonstrate;

• Minimum 1 years' driving experience operating a medium rigid vehicle (MR LICENSE)
• Current Australian drivers licence / Medium Rigid licence (or above)
• Confident driving skills and a proven safety
• Multi-drop, courier and/or furniture removal experience an advantage
• Reasonable written and oral communication skills
• Organisational and problem solving skills
• Right to work in Australia

In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging;
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members;
• Staff store discount
• Chaplaincy services

About Us

Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 360 retail stores, as well as online.

Whether you're sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference.

Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship.

How To Apply

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current Resume and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.