Driver/Handler

Centreforequalities; Buckhaven; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Scotland Pension

Training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a driver/handler for Meals on Wheels, Buckhaven. The role involves delivering meals to service users on a daily route, with shifts mainly 10am–2pm across a 7 days on/7 days off rota.

A full driving licence is essential; PVG scheme membership is required prior to appointment. Training for an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate will be provided. Induction day attendance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• PVG scheme membership required (Disclosures in Scotland).
• Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to service users on a daily route.
• Attend induction training before starting.
• Complete relevant paperwork and assist with kitchen duties.

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 19 October 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 8.75 hours per week

Location: Levenmouth Academy, Buckhaven

Job Details

Why not join one of our many teams of Meals on Wheels staff within Fife? We have a vacancy to join our teams of Driver / Handlers at Meals on Wheels, Buckhaven.

These posts ensure meals are delivered to the homes of service users who have pre ordered meals. Hours are mainly between 10am to 2pm over 7 days a week – the following permanent post is currently available:

Meals on Wheels – Buckhaven

• 8.75 hours per working week on 7 days on 7 days off rota, 52-week contract.Weekend Enhancements are paid for any hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

This work is about providing daily delivery of meals to service users on a specified daily route.

Advising line manager regarding client welfare if required along with an understanding of client confidentiality.

Completing relevant paperwork and general kitchen duties.

Training to achieve an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate will be given.

A full driving licence is essential for this post.

The Person

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

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