Driver / Warehouse Operative

HB People Recruitment & HR Specialists; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company operating a food redistribution centre in Lancashire seeks a Driver / Warehouse Operative to deliver surplus food to communities. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, assist warehouse operations, and enhance safety standards while contributing to a supportive team culture. This role offers the opportunity to help individuals facing barriers, working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving licence (3+ years preferred).
• Comfortable performing physical tasks including lifting and loading.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to community members and collect donations from food partners.
• Maintain accurate records of delivery times, temperatures, and signatures.
• Assist in incoming goods handling, storage, and dispatch.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Driver / Warehouse Operative, Preston, £26,000
42.75 hours/week, Monday-Friday (Temporary to Permanent)

The Company:
My client operates a regional food redistribution centre in Lancashire and Cumbria, redistributing surplus food to local communities and charities in need. They also deliver structured programmes that support individuals facing barriers such as homelessness, mental illness, and long-term unemployment.

The Role:
This role involves distributing surplus food to local community groups and charities across Lancashire and Cumbria. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with an approachable nature, supporting warehouse operations as well as driving and delivering food.

As a driver, you will collect food from food partners and deliver to community groups, often being a regular point of contact with both partners and recipients. Occasionally, you may be accompanied by volunteers to support deliveries.

As a warehouse operative, you will assist in incoming goods handling, storage, and dispatch, working collaboratively with the warehouse team and volunteers to ensure operations meet food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver food to community members and collect donations from food partners.

Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.

Maintain accurate records of delivery times, temperatures, and signatures.

Build and manage positive relationships with food partners and community groups.

Work as part of a team, using initiative and minimal supervision.

Contribute to operational improvements and help implement new processes.

Any other tasks needed to support the smooth running of the centre?

Team player with a positive, collaborative attitude.

Willingness to learn and develop warehouse skills.

Proactive, organised, and able to prioritise workloads.

Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting and loading.

Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.

Confident working independently and using own initiative.

Full UK driving licence (3+ years preferred) and a focus on excellent driving behaviours.

Flexible, approachable, and committed to building strong relationships.

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate.

Why Join My Client?
My client offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where your work directly helps people in need. With a focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

If you would like to join this vital team, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position