Move On:
With a vision of a Scotland where every person can confidently navigate through the ups and downs of life and achieve their potential, Move On supports people experiencing significant disadvantage to achieve personal goals and make positive lasting change in their lives.
Move On offers a range of services, which meet the needs of our service users and volunteers, which are flexible and innovative, responding to changing needs and circumstances. Our mentoring and various employability services offer the key relationships and opportunities, which enable people to set goals, recognise and develop their skills, build confidence, grow their social networks and gain the qualifications and work experience they need to reach their potential and achieve a brighter future.
Move On’s services are delivered in a manner which is trauma informed, person-centred and asset-based. We are committed to supporting people where they need it, when they need it and for as long as they need it.
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.
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Warehouse Operative/Driver to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks within the warehouse environment, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of warehouse procedures, with the ability to operate delivery vehicles when necessary.
Responsibilities
- To Load the vehicle where required and check your vehicle for roadworthiness
- Be ready to meet our food partners and charities when you collect or deliver food and or non-food
- Slight 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.
- Drive safely, responsibly and within the law, reporting any incidents that may affect the vehicles roadworthiness
- Be courteous and demonstrate FareShare’s equality and diversity policy
- Complete all necessary paperwork
- Support depot team in preparing orders for collection and delivery
- Assist in receiving, storing, and distributing materials and products within the warehouse.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and assist in stocktaking activities.
- Prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring all items are correctly packed and labelled.
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate deliveries and manage workflow.
- Drive delivery vehicles, including vans, as required for transporting goods.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment and report any mechanical issues promptly.
- 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.
Requirements
- Full clean UK driving licence, experience as a delivery driver or commercial driver is advantageous.
- Physically capable as heavy lifting will be involved
- Eligibility to work in UK
- Commitment to gain Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
- Forklift Truck Licence preferred but full training can be given to right candidate
- Previous experience in a warehouse setting is preferred but not essential.
- Mechanical knowledge to assist with basic equipment maintenance is desirable.
- Strong communication skills to facilitate teamwork and effective operations.
- A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and efficiency improvements within the warehouse processes.
Join our team today and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service through efficient warehouse operations!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
