Cats Protection
Van Driver
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Team: Retail
Location: Skipton Superstore (Opening November 2026!)
Successful candidate should live within a commutable distance
Work pattern: 21 hours per week
Salary: £14,018.52 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Van Driver
The Superstore Van Driver plays a key role in supporting the success of the Superstore by ensuring the safe, efficient and timely collection, delivery and movement of stock across the Cats Protection retail network. This includes transporting donated and purchased goods, furniture, electrical items and other bulky stock between customers, donors and stores.
About the retail team
Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops. Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewelry and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that'must have' item or simply a'missing piece'.
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What we’re looking for in our Van Driver
- Previous experience of driving a commercial vehicle (manual), driving in variable conditions and using Satellite Navigation equipment
- Experience of handling furniture, bulky items or retail stock and following manual handling guidelines
- Physically able to safely lift and move large donations in accordance with manual handling procedures and health and safety guidance.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple collections and deliveries efficiently.
- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and willing to drive Retail fleet vehicles including a Luton van (with tail lift)
- Flexibility to travel within the region as required
What we can offer you
- Range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- And much more, which you can learn about here
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Interested? Here’s how to apply
- Application closing date: 6th September 2026
- Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
- In person interview meet up/interview with Area Manager
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List).
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