FareShare Glasgow of the West of Scotland (FSGWS):
FSGWS, a social enterprise operated by Move On redistributes quality surplus food to charities and community groups feeding people at risk of food insecurity. This includes schools, homeless hostels, and community centres.
FSGWS redistributes surplus food across 13 local authority areas, containing 52% of the population in Scotland, reaching over 80,000 beneficiaries every week.
Serving meals is a way for organisations to directly engage with the people they support and using FareShare food enables them to redirect funds into improving their own services, benefiting individuals and strengthening communities.
The Coronation Food Project (CFP):
The CFP is a partnership between FSUK, Felix (delivery partner in London) and the King Charles III Charitable Fund, with three main aims:
* Saving more surplus food.
* Supercharging food distribution networks to ensure surplus produce can reach those who need it most, through the creation of several Coronation Food Hubs (CFH).
* Delivering a flexible funding programme to support the wider sector and a consortium of pioneering food-rescue initiatives.
Glasgow has been chosen to be one of ten Hubs and investment has been secured to fund the capital and a proportion of the revenue costs of the CFH for the next 3 years. During this period we will be increasing CFH income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. This role is directly supported with funding from the CFP.
Purpose of the role
This role is about much more than driving and warehouse operations, it's about sharing the FareShare mission that "no good food should go to waste". Your work will make sure that even more quality surplus food is distributed, contributing to our ambitious growth ambitions and helping feed more people in need and supporting communities facing real challenge.
As a Depot Driver and Operative for FareShare Glasgow you will collect, sort and deliver food to and from our food partners across Glasgow and the West of Scotland You will be the face of FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, being a regular point of contact with our local food partners, as well as our diverse range of member charities receiving food. In addition, you will also act as a host, supervising volunteers who may join you as assistants. You will also form an integral part of the depot team, carrying out duties in line with our FareShare Glasgow operations. You will be expected to receive, sort, pick and distribute surplus food coming through our depot daily.
You will be an ambassador for Move On, FareShare Glasgow and the Coronation Food Project, being able to clearly promote the aims and impact of each.
You will be expected to ensure that food and non-food orders are made and ready for distribution and/or collection.
Main responsibilities
This role sits in the FareShare Operations Team and will have responsibility for collecting surplus food both on schedules and short notice. Your timely collection and delivery will ensure that more surplus food can be distributed on to charities and community groups.
* Support the Operational Manager and Assistant Manager by collecting stock offered from the food industry and delivering it in a timely fashion, communicating ETAs.
* To Load the vehicle where required and check your vehicle for roadworthiness
* To Understand the schedule and route that has been planned and calculated for you
* Be ready to meet our food partners and charities when you collect or deliver food and or non-food
* Feedback ideas for improving processes and operations linked to the provision of food.
* Flexibility with start and finish times as per need and driver regulations. Working hours will ordinarily be Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm each day weekend work may be required.
* You will ensure that you are following Move On's and FareShare's Health & Safety, Food Safety standards and protocols to consistently ensure safe collection and delivery of the food.
* The successful candidate will work closely with the Operational Manager, Assistant Manager and depot teams to ensure our food partners receive excellent operational support and customer service.
On the road you will be representing FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, Move On and the Coronation Food Project, as such you will::
* Drive safely, responsibly and within the law
* Be courteous to all road users
* Adhere to all laws and working time regulations e.g., payload limits
* Adhere to all Move On's procedures and policies relating this role and wider Health and Safety regulations
In the vehicle you may be joined by volunteers supporting our mission to ensure no good food goes to waste.
Representing FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland, Move On and the Coronation Food project, you will:
* Get to know your work team and respond to questions about our mission, the planned activities for the day, the food partners, and charities you will meet
* Be courteous and demonstrate Move On's equality and diversity policy
* Take responsibility for the safety of volunteers who join you
At our food partners and charities, you will:
* Complete all relevant paperwork and checks to ensure the safety of the food delivered or collected
* Take care of the food you are collecting or delivering as if it were your own
On return to the FareShare Glasgow depot, you will:
* Unload and clean the vehicle ready for the next for the next driver
* Report any incidents that may affect the vehicles roadworthiness
* Maintain records of collections and allocations e.g., provide paperwork and temperature readings to the warehouse manager on delivery.
Like the supply of surplus food to FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland no two shifts are the same. For most of the day you will be autonomous, collecting and delivering food, but with the support of depot team you will carry out other operational duties as needed, these include;
* Sorting and picking of food and non-food items
* Stock rotation and management, including updating our operational management system
* Receiving food and non-food orders from suppliers
* Ensuring depot cleanliness is maintained
Candidate Specifications
Essential
* Have held a full UK / EU / EEA driving licence for three years minimum with no more than 3 penalty points
* Physically capable, as heavy lifting will be involved
* Eligibility to work in UK
* Commitment to gain Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
* Commitment to gain forklift license
* Experience of working in a team with evidence of demonstrating a flexible approach to team working
* Health and Safety awareness
* Experience of van driving of various sizes
* Experience of route planning
* Experience of working on your own initiative, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks to meet objectives
* Safe and courteous driver
* Strong customer service and communication skills
* Must possess a positive and professional attitude
* Take initiative and use common sense
* Can stay calm under pressure
* Team player willing to adopt a flexible approach to daily tasks and activities
* Commitment to Move On's Equality & Diversity ethos
Desirable
* A full clean UK driving licence
* Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
* Forklift Licence
* 7.5 Tonne / C1 class licence entitlement
* A valid DQC (CPC card) and digital tachograph card
* 1 years' experience as a 7.5 tonne (or larger) driver
* Experience of multi-drop deliveries
* Experience of working within a food distribution and/or warehousing operation
* Experience of working with people with additional support needs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £24,626.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person