Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor and Driver
Reporting to: Warehouse Manager
Location: Barnsley with flexibility to work out of Leeds with travel expenses
Starting salary: £19,656 per annum (based on 30 hours per week)
Equivalent to £24,570 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent, 37.5 hours per week)
Hours/Days of work: 30 hours per week 08:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday (Days and times flexible via discussion at interview) with one in four Saturdays
Contract type: Fixed Term 12 month Contract
Role purpose
FareShare Yorkshire is a Charity which now in its 26th year of operation and has grown significantly over the last few years. FareShare Yorkshire operates from 3 sites in Barnsley and Leeds delivering Surplus Food Provision services, Employability Programmes and its own cookery school - The FullCrumb Kitchen.
The Warehouse Supervisor will provide vital support to all areas of the Charity's work to achieve our vision - To see an end to Food Insecurity in our Region.
_ "To improve the wellbeing of people in Yorkshire and see an end to Food Insecurity in our region." _
To do this, the Warehouse Supervisor will:
* Drive delivery vehicles across Yorkshire as required
* Conduct and document thorough vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance checks across the fleet of company vans to ensure compliance, reliability, and road readiness.
* Handle the receipt, sorting, storage, and dispatch of food stock using our IT systems
* Supervise and mentor volunteer teams on a daily basis, ensuring a positive and productive environment
* Move stock manually, with lifting equipment, or using a forklift truck (if licensed)
* Pick and pack orders accurately and load goods for dispatch onto delivery vehicles
* Maintain accurate records of stock levels and complete associated paperwork
* Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the warehouse and work areas through regular cleaning duties
* Support the Warehouse Manager, colleagues, and volunteers in daily operations
* Cover staff and driver absence at our Leeds sites as and when required.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the warehouse
Skills Required
· Full UK driving licence (essential)
· A good level of physical fitness
· Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work efficiently with accuracy and attention to detail
· Confidence in completing paperwork, counting stock, and entering data into our system
· Strong working knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, including monitoring tyre pressure, and checking and replenishing oil and coolant levels.
· Basic IT/computer skills
· Awareness and understanding of health and safety regulations
· Honest, reliable, and self-motivated
· Accredited forklift truck permits (counterbalance and/or reach) – desirable but not essential, as training will be provided
Benefits
· Company-contributed pension scheme
· 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time hours)
· Additional day off on your birthday
· Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including 24/7 GP access for you and your family
· Access to free training and qualifications relevant to your role and professional development
· Be part of an organisation that is passionate about its work and the communities it serves
· Full training will be provided to the post-holder including: FLT operators permit training, potential QCF in Warehousing & Storage, Manual Handling, Food Safety and First Aid.
How to apply
Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £19,656.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person