Driver

The Children's Book Project operates like a 'Book Bank' for children. We take donations of gently used or new books and gift them to children with no or very few books of their own.

Every week we need a driver to help collect books from donor organisations and to deliver boxed up books from our Book HQ in Holbeck, LS11 to successful applicant schools and other sites across Leeds.

All collections/ deliveries occur during week days, school term times only.. You will be driving our manual van and should have a clean driving licence.

We offer 1 days work per week during school term-time on a week day that works for you (this should be the same day every week). You will arrive at our HQ at 8am to load our van and will make multiple drop offs and collections before finishing work at about 4pm.

It is possible that the number of days will increase over time.,

• As a representative of the Children's Book Project, any day's work might entail both collection and / or delivery of books from sites across Leeds. You will need to be a self starter: we will provide you with a schedule of sites to visit and on arrival at each one you will need to liaise with local staff.


• We will usually help you load and unload the van at our HQ, but you will be responsible for unloading and for delivering books to each site since schools commonly have little resources available to assist.


• Liaise with a contact at Book HQ with regards to any issues with deliveries/ collections, and confirm all required deliveries/ collections are complete as per trip sheet.


• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities but is intended to reflect a range of duties the driver will perform. The role may be reviewed and changed in light of experience and/or organisational requirements, and in consultation with the driver.


As a member of the Children's Book Project team you will be expected to:

• Work within the Charity's aims and objectives, upholding its vision.


• Act as an ambassador for the Charity and maintain the highest professional standards at all times


• Demonstrate respect for others and value diversity.


• Act responsibly in regards to the health and safety of yourself and others.


• Keep others informed of issues of importance and relevance.


• Demonstrate a flexible approach to your work.
  
  As this role will require a reasonable level of exertion, you would need to be physically fit and active due to the need for safely lifting and carrying boxes in and out of the van.


• You should be able to drive a manual VW Transporter van and navigate confidently.


• Have a full clean driving licence


• Be over 30 years old.


• Have been driving for over a year.


• Be able to commit to a regular weekly shift.


• Be prompt and on time for all pick-ups and drop offs (within reason).


• Have a responsible attitude.


• Enjoy meeting people and good people skills, be courteous and friendly.


• Work well as part of a team.