Salary £24,856 - £25,168
Location St Peter & St James Hospice Distribution Centre, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9ES
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Are you passionate about making a difference every day? 

Why not join our Retail team where you will play a vital role in supporting patient care across our hospice and local communities? 

We’re looking for Retail Drivers to help us deliver excellent service, safely transport donations, and maximise vital income through Gift Aid – all while providing a positive experience for our donors and customers. 

Job Details: 

• Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, Distribution Centre, Albourne Road,  Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9ES
• Salary: £24,856 - £25,168
• Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) 
• Contract Type: Permanent 
• Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received – apply early to be considered! 

What You’ll Do: 

• Collect and deliver donated goods from homes, shops, and donation points. 
• Safely load, unload, and transport furniture, clothing, and homewares. 
• Support house clearances and assist within the Distribution Centre. 
• Provide outstanding customer and donor service at all times. 
• Encourage and maximise Gift Aid sign-ups by confidently explaining the scheme. 
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure vans are clean, fuelled, and roadworthy. 
• Work to scheduled routes to ensure timely collections and deliveries. 
• Handle goods with care to prevent damage and ensure safe storage and disposal. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A full, clean UK driving licence (Category B). 
• Experience driving larger vehicles (e.g. Luton vans up to 3.5t). 
• Strong focus on safety, including road safety and manual handling. 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 
• Physically fit and able to lift and manoeuvre heavy items. 
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

What We Offer: 

• A rewarding role helping to fund vital hospice care. 
• A supportive and collaborative team environment. 
• Opportunities to develop skills and gain further training. 
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in your local community. 

Apply today to join our dedicated Retail team and help us continue providing outstanding care by supporting our shops, donors, and services. 

Find the full job description and person specification for this role at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions, or require any additional support or adjustments, please don't hesitate to contact Rob Parker, Head of Retail, rparker@stpjhospice.org.

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. 
Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.  

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Bi-yearly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Olivia Griffin
  • Online & Trading Systems Manager

"It's a great place to start a career, as you learn something new everyday."

  • Simon Clasper
  • Retail Driver

"Working here isn't just about giving back; it's about being part of a team united by a sense of purpose."

  • Anita Bungaroo
  • Retail Assistant Manager

"Knowing that the work I do with my team is helping a great cause and changing lives is really rewarding".

  • Victoria Webber &
    Wendy Agate
  • Relationship Fundraisers

"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."

  • Gavin Carby & James Dickens
  • Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician

"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."

  • Maddie Lewis
  • Retail Manager

"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references and Occupational Health).

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