Mencap
Van Driver
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We have an exciting new job opportunity for a full time, 37.5 hours per week Van Driver to join our friendly team based in Derby with extensive travel, moving and collecting stock.
If you would like to play your part in making a difference to people with Learning Disabilities, then we would love to hear from you.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
Job Requirements
- Flexible approach to working hours and days including working Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays as appropriate, and when required.
- Assisting in area team, including cover at other stores.
- Travel to team meetings, training events, etc. This will include occasional long distances and overnight stays (expenses will be paid).
- Able to access a telephone to provide out of hours’ emergency call cover.
- There will be a need to lift, on a frequent basis, items of various sizes and weights.
- Basic DBS (Criminal Record) check
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.
Applications close 10 September 2026.
Benefits
Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
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At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
- Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
- Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
- Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.
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