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Location

Darlington, County Durham | United Kingdom

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Job description

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading textile, recycling and clothing collection company, that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, whilst offering some amazing benefits such as a company bonus scheme, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, then read on!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to manage a team of field Collector Drivers who empty our clothing banks situated in the North East in supermarket car parks, village halls etc. Through your team of up to 30 drivers, you provide an excellent donor experience and ensure the highest standards are met and that we provide excellent value for money.

Your success will be reflected through the success of your team. You will ensure that drivers are supported, well equipped and perform to the highest standards, your local knowledge will prove invaluable as will your ability to talk to our customers, members of the public and your driver team.

You will be home based but there is a requirement to travel throughout the North East (a company vehicle will be provided) and a requirement to travel to our head office in Northamptonshire periodically. This is not your everyday 9 to 5 job, some out of hours cover will be needed but it will be up to you to manage your team and set your own parameters. If you like a challenge, then this may be the job for you.

All key responsibilities and desirable skills can be found in the Job Description.

If you:

• Possess honesty and integrity
• Are self-motivated
• Are resilient, supportive, caring, hands on and enthusiastic
• Take pride in everything that you do in order to maintain the high standards that we promise to our colleagues, stakeholders and ourselves
• Are adaptable; able to think on your feet
• Have a dynamic leadership style with an appetite for success
• Have an engaging personality, the desire to succeed and be the best you can be
• A full and current driving licence

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD WANTS YOU!

See what some of our colleagues say about us:

‘Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary and bonus scheme. A welcoming team of like-minded individuals and the chance o make a real difference’ – PD, Area Collections Manager

‘If you want to work for a company that treats them as an individual and not just a number then look no further. You will receive all the tools, training and support you need to succeed. You will be working for a company that treats everyone with respect regardless of their background, culture, and personal circumstances. The company encourages progression, self-development, and it’s an enjoyable place to work.’ – GM, Area Collections Manager

‘I enjoy working for SATCoL because I know that all the effort and work that we put in as a team greatly benefits the members of the public that are disadvantaged and in need of assistance that The Salvation Army provides, not just in the UK but around the world. I enjoy working with the team around me. The team ethic that we have makes us drive each other onto better ourselves and our community.’  – GW, Collector

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Company Benefits

Annual Leave

Starting at 25 days plus bank holidays

Bonus

Bonus

SATCoL operates a discretionary bonus scheme for all employees, paid monthly in arrears.

Excellent Pension Scheme

Excellent Pension Scheme

SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.

Company Sick Pay

Company Sick Pay

This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.

Discounts

Discounts

All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.

Wellbeing Commitment

Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

SATCoL offer many more fantastic benefits, please see attachment for details.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)?

• Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money.
• Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks.
• We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army.
• We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and our core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’. We truly CARE.
• We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front-line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas.
• Whatever our colleagues’ workplace aspirations, SATCoL supports them at all levels to grow and succeed, believing in internal development and promoting from within wherever possible.
• We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful.
• We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.
• Why I Work For SATCoL
• Shop Manager

"I get the opportunity to help people, whether it be a customer with getting a great priced quality second hand item, helping our volunteers to get the best out of themselves or helping The Salvation Army helping people in crisis."

• Why I Work For SATCoL
• Area Collections Manager

"Working for SATCoL offers a great work/life balance, a competitive salary and bonus scheme, a welcoming team of like-minded individuals and the chance to make a real difference."

• Why I Work For SATCoL

"Working at SATCoL is an incredibly rewarding experience. The organisation’s commitment to making a positive impact in communities, paired with the supportive and inclusive work environment, makes every day truly fulfilling."

The Salvation Army registered charity 214779 and in Scotland no. SC009359

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