Family Store Collection and Delivery Coordinator

Salvation Army | Listed 10 days ago

Location

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Job type

Part time

Duration

Contract

Approximate pay

$25 - $30 per hour

Company benefits

$28.95

Description

Bay of Plenty

Blend your excellent customer service, driving and logistics skills
No two days are the same
Want to join a great organisation AND make a difference in your community?

About the Family Stores:

The Salvation Army has a nationwide network of over 130 Family Stores that sell a range of quality, donated goods and offer a free pick up of donations along with delivery of sold items.

The Bay of Plenty Family Store Group provide a small truck/van service to support seamless customer service. No two days are the same and we meet people from all walks of life.

About the Role:

The Collection and Delivery Coordinator role is critical to our stores success and primarily responsible for ensuring donated goods are collected or delivered in an efficient, safe and timely way, whilst providing an excellent customer/donor experience that leads to repeat visits.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing excellent customer service to customers and donors
Complete collections and deliveries of goods in accordance with a daily schedule
Scheduling and planning of efficient routes to optimise processing operations in store
Loading, unloading, and stacking goods safely, and appropriately
Complete daily vehicle checks, ensuring the vehicle is maintained to a high standard
Compliant with policies and standard operating procedures, particularly health and safety
Contribute to general duties of the Family Stores as required.

Person Specification:

Resilient, positive and people-oriented team player with a natural ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
A full, current, clean New Zealand driver's license, class 1 (motor vehicle) and confidence in operating and taking care of basic maintenance of a small truck (manual and auto) is essential
Have a collaborative approach and be a team player, as you work closely with your colleagues to achieve desired outcomes and targets
Physically fit and capable of regular heavy lifting - this is a daily part of the role
Self-managing, able to keep to task and re-prioritise as required whilst under pressure
Spatially aware with a quick thinking, logical and problem-solving mindset
A clear communicator, both verbally and written
Capable of using various retail and communications technology
An ethical approach to working in a respectful, honest and transparent way to build trust across the family stores, upholding the values of The Salvation Army.
Be comfortable working within set procedures but able to apply sound judgement when initiative is required.
Have the right to work in New Zealand. All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Ministry of Justice clearance/police check.

Our offer to you:

Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Opportunities for growth and development
A Varied and fast paced role
Enthusiastic team of likeminded people
The chance to make a difference in your community
A Friendly, fun team to work with
A set monthly roster with opportunities for extra hours from time to time

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'.

Hours of work: This is a Casual role with variable hours. Please note, Family stores operate on public holidays.

Please note: This role may require the preferred candidate too work a varied roster between Monday - Saturday.

The starting rate for this role will be $28.95ph

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Application details

Apply online for this role or contact Careers for more information.

Reference #: 16376

Salvation Army

If you’re looking for meaningful work that really makes a difference to the communities we serve, you’ve come to the right place!

But there are other great reasons to jump on board too. We know that to attract and retain the best people, we’ve got to make The Salvation Army one of the best places to work in the country, so here are a few of the ways we support our people:

Competitive salaries.
Employee Assistance programme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Flu vaccinations (subsidised).
Long Service Leave.
Subsidised medical insurance with Southern Cross.
Full entitlement of sick leave at 18 months (first 10 days upon completing six months, and a further 10 days at one year work anniversary).
Two additional leave days a year.
A range of product service discounts at retailers such as Big Save, Resene, Beaurepaires, 2 Degrees, Hertz, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, Torpedo7 and Warehouse Stationery.

We are no ordinary Army. Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.

Each year, we help more than 120,000 families and individuals in need with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support. At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God’s power.

The Army’s work in over 130 countries is coordinated by our International Headquarters in London, which is the base for our international leader, General Lyndon Buckingham.

To signal the culture we want to see, we have introduced seven values that we believe reflect who we are, how we strive to act and how we make decisions: