About this role
Job summary Furniture warehouse operative /driver
To assist in generating income for St Marys Hospice through the sorting, preparation, merchandising, sales, delivery and collection of donated goods via the Furniture Warehouse.
Main duties of the job The postholder will provide excellent customer service, operate the till system, support warehouse operations and undertake delivery and collection duties using Hospice vehicles. The role requires a flexible approach, working across all areas of the warehouse operation to support the efficient running of the business.
About us St Marys Hospice provides care and comfort for patients living with any life shortening illness or long-term condition and their family. We support people from the moment of diagnosis and their families for longer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Caring, Aspiring, Professional, Sustainable
JOB VACANCY:
Furniture Warehouse Operative / Driver
£13.53 per hour over 35 hours per week including Saturdays on a rota basis ( A certain degree of flexibility commensurate with the requirements of the post is necessary )
MORE THAN A DRIVER COULD YOU BE PART OF OUR DRIVING FORCE?
We are looking for a new member of our Furniture Warehouse team to help collect donations, organise deliveries, support customers and make a daily difference for St Mary's Hospice.
This is a hands-on, energetic and physically demanding role. You'll need to be able to safely lift, carry and move furniture and other donated items as part of your daily work.
No two days are the same. One moment you could be collecting a donated sofa, the next serving a customer on the till, helping merchandise the showroom or preparing stock for sale. Our warehouse is busy, varied and full of opportunity to make an impact.
A full driving licence is essential and you'll need to be a courteous, confident and responsible driver. You will be representing St Mary's Hospice across our local community and will play an important role in creating a positive experience for our donors and customers.
Excellent customer service skills are vital. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, communicates well and is happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in wherever needed. Some days may include bereavement house clearances, so empathy and sensitivity are just as important as practicality.
As part of the role you'll also work alongside volunteers, support warehouse operations, operate the till system, assist with Gift Aid and help maintain an attractive and welcoming showroom environment.
You'll need to be organised and reliable, ensuring vehicle checks, health and safety requirements and paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
If you're looking for a role that's far more than driving and want to be part of a team that helps support local hospice care, we'd love to hear from you.
#wecantdoitwithoutyou
We are proud of our Hospice values Care, Aspiration, Collaboration and Sustainability and we're looking for someone who shares them and will represent St Mary's Hospice with pride every day
Closing date 29 June2026
Succesful applicants will be invited for a taster session followed by an interview.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name St. Mary's Hospice
Address
Cumbria
LA12 7JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)