Van Delivery Driver – Galway & West

About the role

The Van Delivery Driver will support Vision Ireland’s retail operations across Galway, the western region and occasional trips to the Tougher warehouse in Kildare. You will collect and deliver furniture and clothing items to stores, warehouses and customers, helping the charity’s mission to assist people who are blind or vision‑impaired.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and deliver furniture and clothing between Vision Ireland stores, warehouses and customer homes, securing items safely in the vehicle.
• Assist with furniture assembly, shop displays and the removal or disposal of unsellable items.
• Maintain the assigned van, keeping it clean and performing weekly cleaning.
• Plan economical routes and coordinate with shop teams to optimise time‑management.
• Support store teams with fundraising, marketing initiatives and other reasonable tasks.
• Perform daily/weekly vehicle checks, complete collection/delivery notes, mileage sheets and fuel receipts.
• Ensure compliance with Irish driving regulations, manual‑handling guidelines and health‑and‑safety procedures.

Required profile

• Authorized to work full‑time in Ireland.
• Willingness to work reasonable additional hours and travel to meetings or training as required.
• Basic knowledge of Vision Ireland Retail’s structures and activities.
• Ability to present a professional image as the “face” of Vision Ireland Retail.

Required skills