Van Drivers assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Van Drivers assistant
Location: Swansea KW
Salary: £8,470.80 per annum
Weekly Hours: 15
Reference: YMCRV887999
YMCA; driving positive change for young people.
At YMCA we are passionate about improving young lives and we care about the environment and local communities. Our stores rely and thrive on the donations made by local people and we need to collect and deliver donated items within the communities we serve.
As a Van Drivers’ Assistant, you will work alongside the Van Driver to transport donations and sold items within the community and will provide cover as a Van Driver as and when required. Some weekend and bank holiday working will be required
About you
You will have a can-do approach to your work and a determination to play your part in ensuring that YMCA continue to make a difference in the lives of young people and local communities. You will need to have a positive outlook and the ability to support our retail stores in delivering an excellent customer experience.
You will be able to undertake a physically demanding role and experience of moving and handling goods would be advantageous. You will need to have a full driving licence.
We will offer you
- a lively, friendly working environment
- Subsidised gym membership, healthcare, pensions, life assurance, employee assistance programme
As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Van Drivers assistant roles across YMCA England & Wales's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8,471 - £8,471 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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