Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling and vehicle safety guidelines.
• Report any safety or maintenance issues promptly to the manager.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment in line with company policy and Irish employment legislation.
• Minimise the environmental impact of transport activities and comply with recycling and waste procedures.

Teamwork & Volunteer Support

• Work collaboratively with shop and warehouse teams to plan and prioritise daily routes and tasks.
• Support, train, and communicate effectively with volunteer team members, ensuring they understand and follow company procedures.
• Help maintain adequate staffing levels and promote a positive and supportive team environment.

Administration & Communication

• Complete all required documentation accurately (e.g. delivery notes, mileage logs, fuel receipts).
• Use appropriate communication channels to share updates, instructions, and information with colleagues.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and fundraising or organisational events as required.
• Assist in planning efficient routes and maintaining compliance with audit, safety, and operational standards.

General

• Represent the organisation professionally and positively at all times.
• Be flexible in supporting additional duties when required to meet operational needs.
• Uphold the organisation's values, policies, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential Experience, Skills And Competencies

• Proven experience driving a van or similar vehicle for multi-drop deliveries and collections.
• Good knowledge of local and regional road networks and safe route planning.
• Ability to safely handle, load, and unload furniture and other bulky items in accordance with manual handling guidelines.
• Awareness of safe loading techniques, basic vehicle maintenance, and record-keeping requirements (e.g. delivery notes, mileage logs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with customers, donors, colleagues, and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, using initiative and sound judgement.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing excellent service in line with the organisation's values.
• Understanding of and commitment to health and safety, equality, and diversity in the workplace.
• Minimum B2 upper intermediate English required
• Full, clean Category B driver's licence (required for driving a standard van).

Preferred Experience And Skills

• Experience in the delivery, collection, and assembly of furniture or other bulky household goods.
• Up-to-date manual handling certification is preferable but not essential
• Previous experience working within a charity, community enterprise, or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience supervising or working alongside volunteers.

Further Information for Candidates:

• All applicants must submit a current CV.
• The successful candidate will be subject to garda vetting.
• Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland.
• Further information about Vision Ireland can be found on our website www.vi.ie
• Informal enquiries to recruitment@vi.ie
• Vision Ireland reserve the right to close this competition early should an adequate number of applications be received.

Garda Vetting required:

Garda Vetting will be conducted for the recommended candidate as part of the selection process for the post in accordance with the VI Garda Vetting policy.

Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities. Accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that all our employees and service users can access our systems and services with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, - enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.