Donations and Recyled Goods Handler
The Rspca
Donations and Recyled Goods Handler
£24960
The Rspca, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 493d3284083147aa9193371c09bf140d
Full Job Description
Donations and recycling handler based at Llys Nini Animal Centre, Penllergaer, Swansea. Required to work 28 hours per week, working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis., · Receive the incoming donations from the public arriving at the Centre to ensure all donations are appropriate for resale.
· Assisting the driver to load stock for the delivery of stock to the shops as per worklists provided.
· Sort, collect, organise and dispose of recyclables promptly, recycling through the approved channels.
· Have a good understanding of retail business disciplines including customer services, cash handling and stock processing and display.
· Work with volunteers to assist at the handling centre - guiding them and developing them for their individual needs.
· Working closely with the Area Shop Manager and Community/Fundraising teams, to ensure the stock is generated and moved quickly to the shops as are their needs.
· Ensure Gift Aid opportunities are exploited.
· Optimise the storage of stock at a number of locations.
· Assist with the occasional retail activities eg a "pop up shop", rummage/car boot sales on a monthly /quarterly basis, or during events activities held at the centre.
· Keep work areas clean and tidy, maintain standards to a safe Health & Safety levels.
· Research, review and expand opportunities for recycling/income generation of items and materials not currently recycled.
· Previous shop retail experience desirable. (Training will be provided to convert from retail experience to charity retail);
· Good organisation and time management skills;
· Good communication and interpersonal skills;
· Good time keeping and problem solving skills;
· Good attention to detail and record keeping;
· Ability to use some Microsoft Office software such as Word and Excel;
· Team player;
· Experience working with volunteers is desirable;
· Fluent Welsh speaker preferred;
· Empathy towards the Charity's aims and objectives;
Please note - This position is a physical role and requires somebody that is able to stand for much of the day and deal with some heavy lifting.