Bower Truck Driver/ Offsider - House to Home program
The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre Co-Operative Limited – Summer Hill NSW
Truck Driver and Offsider – House to Home Program
The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre
is seeking a reliable and community-minded person to join our team as a
Truck Driver and Offsider
.
This is a combined role. The successful applicant must be confident driving the Bower truck and able to assist with collecting, loading, delivering and unloading furniture and whitegoods.
You will support our House to Home program, which helps people moving into new homes after experiencing crisis. You will also collect donated items from across Sydney, helping keep quality goods in use and out of landfill.
Hours
One to two days per week Monday-Friday
Approximately 9:30 am–4:00 pm
Participation in quarterly, full-day council recycling events held on Saturdays
Hours are offered through a flexible, rotating roster
Key responsibilities
Safely drive the Bower truck throughout Sydney.
Deliver furniture, whitegoods and other household items to people establishing new homes after experiencing crisis
Provide support, sensitivity and patiance to clinets coming out of crisis
Collect donated furniture and household goods from community members, saving it from going to landfill
Safely load and unload the truck as part of a two-person per day truck team
Clean, inspect and prepare collected items for reuse
Store furniture and whitegoods safely in our warehouses
Organise and maintain clean, safe and accessible warehouse spaces
Work closely with other members of the truck team, House to Home managers, Bower store managers and retail staff
Represent the Bower in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner to the public
Essential requirements
A current unrestricted car licence




Previous experience driving a large removal sized truck
A safe and responsible driving record
Willingness and ability to perform both the Driver and Offsider parts of the truck teams rolesThe physical capacity to be on your feet for much of the day and undertake secure heavy lifting, with assistance from team members, trolleys and dollies
A practical and adaptable approach to work
Strong problem-solving skills
The ability to work safely and effectively as part of a team
Reliability and flexibility to participate in a rotating roster
A commitment to sustainability, reuse and positive community impact
A respectful and compassionate approach when working with people from diverse backgrounds
Desirable skills and experience
Forklift licence
Test and tag qualification
Experience working with people who have experienced homelessness, domestic and family violence, displacement or other crisis situations
Previous experience in furniture removals, deliveries, warehousing, logistics or reuse operations
What you'll gain
The opportunity to make a practical difference in the lives of people establishing a new home
Experience in deliveries, logistics, warehousing and furniture reuse
The chance to contribute to the circular economy and reduce waste
A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
Meaningful work that creates both environmental and social impact
About the Bower
The Bower is an environmental charity and social enterprise committed to reuse, repair and reducing waste. Through our House to Home program, we provide essential household goods to people rebuilding their lives and establishing safe, comfortable homes whilst also saving usable items from going to landfill.
Category
Community Services
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work
Companionship & Social Support,Driving & Transportation,
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