Position Title: Operations Driver
The Employer:
Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.
Crosscare exists to support people and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else. Crosscare Food Services assist families and individuals when they are struggling to purchase food. This is done through Crosscare Cafes and Food & Support services.
Location: Main base 35 Dunne Street DO1 T101 with collection/delivery locations throughout Dublin.
Work Schedule: 30hrs p/w Mon -Fri with a POSSIBLE increase to 35hrs in busier (pre-Christmas etc.)
Contract:12 months
Reporting to: The Portland Café Manager
General Responsibilities:
Van Driving: Manage collections and deliveries – load and unload van, collect stock from donors/sponsors, deliver to services as needed in a timely manner.
Route Planning: Figuring out the most efficient order for drops and collections
Warehouse Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness of warehouse, track stock in/out electronically, maintain accurate records and to observe Crosscare Health & Safety procedures at all times.
Coordination/Admin.: Liaise with donors and sponsors professionally, ensuring supply meets demand. Continue to explore and develop new avenues for product donation or sponsors.
Health & Safety: Ensure vehicles are clean, fuelled, insured and ready for use.
Communication: Establish good relationships with staff and volunteers communicating directly any changes in stock/storage in a professional manner.
Adaptability/Support: To be able to adapt and organise delivery schedules during busy periods as needed.
Being supportive and open to changes, providing leadership and direction throughout any change process.
Identifying and promoting best practice and being committed to always act in accordance with Crosscare’s policies and procedures including Health & Safety.
To attend all relevant training as requested by manager.
Any other reasonable duties as required by the manager.
Complete pre-use safety checks, log results and ensure any issues are reported to manager immediately. Schedule and oversee maintenance and compliance of Crosscare Food Services vehicles.
To maintain open communication with service manager including cancellation of shifts, stock management, changes to delivery/collection schedules.
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Good time management, organising and communication skills.
Ability to approach task with a non-judgmental, fact based mindset to understand issues objectively.
Qualification Required & Experience Required
Experienced driver with minimum 24 months full clean driving licence.
Confident using email, Word, Excel (databases)
Practical experience of logistics.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme
In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.
Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262) Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie
Application Process: To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 20th July 2026.
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you
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