Truck Offsider

Salvos Stores Central Sydney Centre is in the Metropolitan Area of Sydney NSW.

Our Transport team needs a Truck Offsider to provide support in assisting adequate pickup and delivery service for the Stores as well as the customers in line with The Salvation Army (TSA) Salvos Stores mission and values.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Help truck drivers to co-ordinate the pickup and delivery of all donated goods in accordance with written schedule, following WHS Manual Handling procedures and other protocols.
• Assist in co-ordinating all furniture, goods and clothing being delivered to the Stores by the TSA vehicles, to retail or storage area as well as providing store rubbish pickup as needed.
• Help to operate the vehicle in a safe and effective manner in order to minimise the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life and ensure appropriate maintenance/service and cleanliness of vehicles.
• Help in warehouse duties when required, such as sorting donations, baling of rags, etc. 
• Drive small vehicles for which your vehicle license is allowed 

ABOUT YOU

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Appropriate and valid driver’s licence
• Willing to take any professional development as required to maintain skills for the role.
• Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check
• WHS knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation.
• Proven experience in the recycling/transport industry is desirable
• Physically fit, self-motivated and a strong work ethic
• Sound presentation and communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact and network positively with a variety of people
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Team player, flexible with a positive attitude.

ABOUT US 

Not your average retailer, Salvos Stores is made up of a team of changemakers who are passionate about raising funds to help The Salvation Army provide over one million sessions of care to disadvantaged Australians each year through an extensive network of over 400 retail stores, as well as online. 

Whether you’re sorting donations, processing invoices or driving one of our iconic trucks, every team member is valued for the incredible contribution they make to Salvos Stores. Join our crew and feel rewarded for making a difference. 

Salvos Stores is a mission enterprise of The Salvation Army, a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope amid all kinds of personal hardship. 

WHAT WE OFFER

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits; 
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 
• Staff store discount  
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 
• Purpose driven career with positive social and sustainable outcomes 
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; 
• Opportunity for career development; 
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 
• Chaplaincy services 
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you.   We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values.  If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. 

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.