About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Teams purpose: To process surplus textiles to maximise the income generated from donated goods

Job purpose: To collect and deliver surplus stock from collection points within shops/depots and to support the delivery of processed stock.

Dimensions 

• Collects surplus stock from Oxfam shops and donation banks, and delivers processed stock to customers
• Carries out clearly defined tasks as set out by the Manager/Coordinator
• Takes responsibility for the vehicle and equipment used in daily work
• Completes all tasks in line with relevant legislation and Health & Safety standards and guidelines
• Provides clear and comprehensive information to colleagues, the coordinator, and occasionally members of the public

Key responsiblites:

• Ensures all products are loaded, collected, and delivered safely and on time
• Maintains and drives the vehicle in line with standards set by VOSA and the client company
• Carries out all duties correctly, safely, and in accordance with procedures
• Completes all required paperwork accurately on a daily basis
• Performs daily vehicle checks to ensure it is safe and roadworthy
• Works in compliance with EU Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) legislation
• Maintains a professional approach to uphold service standards and protect Oxfam’s reputation with both internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Competence:

• Able to follow set procedures and instructions (Essential)
• Able to use initiative and work with minimal supervision (Essential)
• Awareness of Health & Safety issues (Essential)
• Willing and able to work effectively as part of a team (Essential)
• Good verbal communication skills with a customer-focused attitude (Essential)
• Knowledge and understanding of tachograph rules and EC Drivers’ Hours legislation (Essential)
• Holds a valid Class C driving licence (Essential)
• Possesses a digital tachograph card (Essential)
• Previous multi-drop delivery experience (Desirable)
• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items (Essential)
• Reliable and flexible in relation to tasks and working hours (Essential)
• Holds a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (Essential)

Other:

To be aware of all the Department of Transport, driver regulations and ensure all reasonable steps are taken to comply fully. On the grounds of vehicle/road safety, this factor over rules all other factors.  

Values and Commitment to Safeguarding  

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.   We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.