About COPE Galway

COPE Galway has been providing essential social services in Galway for 60 years. We respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness, women and children subjected to domestic abuse, and we support older people towards healthy, independent ageing. Our vision is for a community where every person is valued, cared for, and supported at every stage of life.

COPE Galway is deeply embedded in the Galway community. We are founded on the belief that together we can make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve and our community.

Our People

Our People, COPE Galway staff and volunteers, are the driving force behind everything we do. Their passion, commitment, and professionalism enable us to deliver a wide range of services, support more people, and make a real impact in the community.

We have a diverse range of roles, from frontline support workers and social care professionals to catering, community engagement and other professional roles. Each role is crucial in ensuring we deliver our services effectively and make a positive impact in the community.

Working with COPE Galway

Joining our team means you will make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the families and individuals we support and contribute to driving meaningful social change in the community. Whether you are a frontline worker directly supporting clients or in an administrative role, you are vital to our efforts to address critical issues like homelessness and domestic abuse and to ensure that older people are valued and supported.

At COPE Galway, we prioritise the development and wellbeing of our people. We offer a supportive work environment, with opportunities for ongoing training, personal and professional growth, and leadership development.

Our Culture

We foster an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace, where diversity is valued. Our team is united by a shared mission and a genuine passion for empowering people and creating meaningful change. We take a trauma-informed approach to the way we work and foster this culture in every aspect of the organisation, including a focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable, practical and hardworking individual to join our team as a Furniture Delivery Driver and Storeroom Operative.

The successful candidate would be responsible for assisting with the collection and delivery of donated and purchased furniture, including driving our delivery van and handling large, heavy items as part of a team. The role will also involve organizing and maintaining the furniture storeroom, ensuring it remains safe, tidy and efficiently managed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and assist with furniture deliveries and collections, providing a friendly and professional service to both customers and donors.
• Safely load, unload and move furniture, including large, heavy, and awkward items.
• Organize, maintain and maximize the use of space within the furniture storeroom.
• Assist with assembling, disassembling, cleaning, and minor repairs to furniture as required.
• Provide supervision to volunteers working on the delivery van and in the furniture storeroom.
• Ensure furniture is stored, handled, and transported safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with shop staff and volunteers to support the smooth running of furniture operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a full, clean driving licence.
• Has experience driving large vehicles.
• Is physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and moving heavy items.
• Is practical, hands-on and confident using basic tools.
• Has good organizational skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Has a friendly and helpful attitude when dealing with customers, donors, and colleagues.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Is available to work a flexible schedule when required, including the occasional Saturday.

Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, or similar roles would be an advantage.

Key Terms

Type: 2 Fixed Term, Part time Contract ( Three agreed days per week)

Location: COPE Galway, Charity Shops (Newtownsmith & St Augustine Street)

Position: Delivery Driver/ Storeroom Assistant

Reporting to: Retail Manager

Salary: COPE Galway Point 1 Clerical Officer Scale €29,768.08 per annum pro rata

Equal Opportunity Employer

COPE Galway is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and working environments for all our employees.

Data Privacy and Applicant Declaration

The information you provide in this application form will be processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your personal data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role and, where applicable, to prepare an employment agreement. Your data will be stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process. We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. You have the right to access, rectify, or request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting Data Protection Officer, dplead@copegalway.ie / 091 778 750.

Please note that we will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone contacts you requesting such information, it is a scam and should be reported immediately.

By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided by me in this application and any accompanying documents is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further confirm that I have disclosed any previous employment with COPE Galway, where applicable. I understand that if any information provided is found to be false, misleading, or incomplete, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment withdrawn, or my employment with COPE Galway terminated.

By submitting this application, I consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with COPE Galways Privacy Policy. https://www.copegalway.ie/privacy-policy/