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Salvation Army Trading Co. Ltd.

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should have a positive attitude, a full driving license, manual handling experience, a passion for charity retailing, local area knowledge, and adaptability.
  • You will collect and deliver donated goods, assess their quality, and assist in the shop when not driving, involving significant manual handling.

Requirements

  • A positive attitude in delivering exceptional customer service
  • A full and current driving licence
  • Manual handling experience
  • A passion for charity retailing
  • Knowledge of the local area
  • The ability to be adaptable and to think on your feet

Responsibilities

  • As a Retail Area Collector, you will be primarily responsible for the collection and delivery of goods to private houses. You will be required to assess the donated goods for quality and assist in the shop when not required to drive. This role will involve an extensive amount of manual handling.

FAQs

What is the role of a Retail Area Collector?

The Retail Area Collector is primarily responsible for the collection and delivery of goods to private houses, assessing the quality of donated goods, and assisting in the shop when not required to drive. This role involves significant manual handling.

Do I need any specific experience to apply for this position?

Yes, you should have customer-focused experience, either in paid or voluntary roles. Manual handling experience is also preferred.

Is there a requirement for a driving license?

Yes, a full and current driving license is required for this position.

What are the working hours for this job?

The position does not require evening or Sunday working, providing a better work-life balance.

Are there any benefits associated with this job?

Yes, the job comes with amazing benefits including a virtual GP service, a fantastic pension scheme, and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.

Does the company support equal opportunity employment?

Yes, the Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors.

What kind of attitude is expected from candidates?

Candidates should possess a positive attitude towards delivering exceptional customer service and have a passion for charity retailing.

Is knowledge of the local area necessary for this job?

Yes, having knowledge of the local area is an important requirement for the role.

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Salvation Army Trading Co. Ltd.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd is the trading arm of The Salvation Army in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We were established in 1991 to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK, and today we raise money and encourage reuse and recycling through over 250 charity shops and donation centres, and a nationwide network of around 8,000 clothing banks. We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. Our work extends to different markets through other divisions, supporting our parent church and charity and music interests in the UK and internationally. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army. Our core purpose is ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’ which we do following our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equality. Salvation Army Trading Company is a registered company (2605817)