Van Driver (Relief)

Van Driver (Relief)

Furniture Shop

If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.

Job Location:

Based in 11-13 Sean Mulvoy Centre, Sean Mulvoy Road, Galway. The nature of the role is that the person will be required to travel throughout Galway City and County.

Contract Details

Casual ‘If and when’ contract

Salary & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate of €15.40

• Sundays: Time and a Half

• Public Holidays: Double Time

• Employee Assistance Program

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Death in Service benefit – 2 times basic annual salary

Reports to:

Shop Supervisor/Assistant Shop Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Van Driver (Relief) will be engaged on the authority of the Shop Supervisor/Assistant Shop Supervisor to provide cover for planned and un-planned absences, working as part of the Sean Mulvoy shop team to ensure a quality collection and delivery service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Collections, Deliveries and Customer Service

• Collect and deliver furniture and other items safely and efficiently, including loading, securing and unloading in line with agreed schedules.

• Provide a friendly, professional and helpful service to customers and donors, responding appropriately to queries and referring any complaints or issues to the Line Manager.

Vehicle, Driving and Administration

• Complete daily vehicle safety checks and maintain all required vehicle and journey documentation, including work/rest periods, travel distances and fuel/toll receipts.

• Drive safely and responsibly and report any accidents, incidents, vehicle defects or driving violations to the Line Manager promptly.

Health and Safety

• Follow all relevant Health and Safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices and the correct use of PPE.

• Identify and report any health, safety or welfare concerns and ensure volunteers and other staff assisting with collections and deliveries follow relevant procedure.

General

• Work collaboratively and maintain effective communication with colleagues, managers, customers, donors and volunteers.

• Attend staff meetings, training and other relevant activities as required.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Galway Simon Community policies and procedures.

The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all key duties/responsibilities involved and consequently, the person can be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the position, which may be assigned to them from time to time.

Essential

• Driving: Full, Valid, Category B, driving licence.

• Experience: Must have previous experience of driving a van or a similar vehicle, of using Sat-Nav systems and the ability to drive safely and responsibly and comply with road safety requirements.

• Availability: Flexibility to work ad-hoc hours, evenings and weekends.

• Safety: Physical capability to safely carry out the requirements of the role, including required eyesight standards for driving; and lifting, carrying, loading and unloading furniture.

• Customer Service: Good customer service and communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in deliveries, collections and/or working to planned routes and scheduled delivery times.

All job offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment medical checks and Driver Statement from National Driver Licence Service.

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date midnight on 15/11/2026

Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.