FLOATING DRIVER

FLOATING DRIVER

Posted for Daft As A Brush

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

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To provide flexible operational support to Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care by undertaking a range of driving, fleet, and logistical duties that help maintain the smooth running of the charity's transport service and wider operations.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle and Fleet Support

• Transport charity vehicles to and from garages for scheduled servicing, MOT tests, repairs, valeting, tyre replacement, and other maintenance requirements.
• Deliver and collect vehicles between charity locations, hospitals, garages, and other designated premises as required.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and promptly report any defects, damage, or maintenance concerns.
• Assist in ensuring vehicles are available, roadworthy, and presented to the charity's standards.

Operational and Logistical Support

• Deliver and collect various items on behalf of the charity.
• Safely deliver cash, cheques, donations to designated banking facilities in accordance with charity policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Deliver / collect supplies to and from various locations as required
• Assist with the collection and distribution of materials needed to support the charity's services and fundraising activities.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Provide additional driving and support services as requested by authorised managers or designated sta .
• Assist with urgent or unforeseen operational requirements to help ensure continuity of service.
• Support special projects, events, deliveries, collections, and other reasonable tasks that contribute to the e ective operation of the charity.
• Undertake occasional errands or transport duties that fall within the scope of the role and support the charity's objectives.

What skills do I need?

The Floating Driver / Operational Support Volunteer should:

• Hold a full UK driving licence with a satisfactory driving record.
• Be reliable, trustworthy, flexible, and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Demonstrate good organisational and communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and follow agreed procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Represent the charity positively when dealing with patients, hospitals, volunteers, garages, banks, suppliers, and members of the public.
• Be physically capable of handling light deliveries and collections where required.

General Requirements

• Comply with all charity policies and procedures, including vehicle use, health and safety, safeguarding, security, and data protection requirements.
• Undertake any training relevant to the role.
• Notify the charity of any changes that may a ect driving eligibility or suitability for the role.
• Act in a manner that upholds and promotes the values, reputation, and objectives of Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care.

Additional Information

This is a flexible volunteer role designed to provide practical support across a range of operational activities. Duties will vary according to the needs of the charity and may include other reasonable tasks consistent with the purpose of the role.