Family Store Collection and Delivery Coordinator - Upper Hutt Family Store Collection and Delivery Coordinator - Upper Hutt Blend your excellent customer service, driving and logistics skills. No two days are the same. Want to join a great organisation AND make a difference in your community? About the Family Stores: Our nationwide network of over 130 Family Stores sell a range of quality, donated goods and offer a free pick up of donations along with delivery of sold items. The Hutt Valley Family Store Group provides a small truck/van service to support seamless customer service. We meet people from all walks of life. About the Role: The Collection and Delivery Coordinator role is critical to our store's success and is primarily responsible for ensuring donated goods are collected or delivered in an efficient, safe, and timely way, whilst providing an excellent customer/donor experience that leads to repeat visits. Key Responsibilities: Providing excellent customer service to customers and donors. Completing collections and deliveries of goods in accordance with a daily schedule. Scheduling and planning of efficient routes to optimise processing operations in store. Loading, unloading, and stacking goods safely and appropriately. Completing daily vehicle checks, ensuring the vehicle is maintained to a high standard. Complying with policies and standard operating procedures, particularly health and safety. Contributing to general duties of the Family Stores as required. Person Specification: Resilient, positive, and people-oriented team player with a natural ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. A full, current, clean New Zealand driver's license, class 1 (motor vehicle), and confidence in operating and taking care of basic maintenance of a small truck (manual and auto) is essential. Have a collaborative approach and be a team player, as you work closely with your colleagues to achieve desired outcomes and targets. Physically fit and capable of regular heavy lifting - this is a daily part of the role. Self-managing, able to keep to task and re-prioritise as required whilst under pressure. Spatially aware with a quick thinking, logical, and problem-solving mindset. A clear communicator, both verbally and in writing. Capable of using various retail and communications technology. An ethical approach to working in a respectful, honest, and transparent way to build trust across the family stores, upholding the values of The Salvation Army. Be comfortable working within set procedures but able to apply sound judgement when initiative is required. Have the right to work in New Zealand. All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Ministry of Justice clearance/police check. Our offer to you: A position within a long-standing, nationwide organisation. Opportunities for growth and development. A varied and fast-paced role. An enthusiastic team of likeminded people. The chance to make a difference in your community. A friendly, fun team to work with. A set monthly roster with opportunities for extra hours from time to time. Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing. Subsidised flu vaccinations. Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated, and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives, and reforming society'. Hours of work: This is a Permanent role with 40 hours per week from Tuesday to Saturday . Please note, Family stores operate on public holidays. The starting salary for this role will be $29.00 per hour. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! We look forward to receiving your application. The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr