Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
- Experience
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with public, staff and volunteers
- Experience
Basic maintenance knowledge of transport vehicles
- Experience
Personal organisational skills
- Experience
Excellent customer service skills and experience
- Experience
Ability to safely manage heavy loads and follow Manual Handling techniques
- Qualifications
General proficient level of literacy and numeracy
- Qualifications
Full, clean, current driving
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of goods deliveries
- Experience
Vehicle maintenance knowledge/experience
- Experience
Experience of route planning and organisation
- Experience
Some knowledge of St Catherine's Hospice work in the community, including its charity shops
- Experience
Awareness of statutory regulations including H&S legislation, trading
- Experience
standards, hygiene etc
- Qualifications
Customer service-related qualification or experience Advanced driving
- Qualifications
qualification or training
Job summary
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE BY PASTING THE LINK BELOW:
https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=df4a31df-453e-437d-8c4c-a71168f2f088
This is a vital role within our Income Generation Team to deliver high levels of customer service and contribute to the vital work of maximising our sales and profits as a Collection & Delivery Driver.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a reliable, motivated driver to support the collection and distribution of donated goods across the Surrey and West Sussex area.
This key role supports our retail operation to run smoothly, ensuring efficient movement of goods between the shops and warehouses and representing the hospice in a positive manner.
If you have driving experience, effective customer service skills and enjoy working independently and as part of a friendly team, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
St Catherines Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Employees at St Catherines Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £10,575.28 to £11,008.28 a year per annum depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B0271-VA279
- Job locations: St. Catherines Hospice, St Catherine's Hospice, Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9SL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Collection & Deliver Driver Responsibilities Include:
- Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
- Ability to safely handle large and/or heavy items
- Stamina for hands-on work
- Working independently and as part of a team, working closely with the Superstore Manager to prioritise collections and deliveries
- Professional manner, with the ability to represent the hospice positively at all times
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This advert is for Collection & Delivery Driver with St Catherine’s Hospice in Pease Pottage, England. It is listed as a Driver role. The advertised salary is £10575.28 to £11008.28. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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