Van Driver

Stockton Volunteers; Tees Valley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Stockton Volunteers is looking for dedicated individuals to help deliver food to local charities in Tees Valley. You will collect surplus food and drop it off at various locations, ensuring the community receives the food they need. As the friendly face of FareShare, excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

The role requires a standard driving licence and experience in driving a medium-sized van, along with a positive and adaptable attitude. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• A standard driving licence.
• Experience in driving a medium-sized van is preferable.
• Able to read maps and use a Sat Nav system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to local charities and collect surplus from businesses.
• Interact with charities to ensure they receive needed food.
• Work with volunteers to load deliveries into the van.

Skills

Driving medium-sized van

Good map reading

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Job description

• You will be the vital link between us and the charities, getting the food to where it’s needed
• Dropping off the weekly orders of food at local charities and collecting surplus from local food businesses with the help of a Driver’s Assistant
• You’ll be the friendly face of FareShare interacting with the charities, making sure they get the food they need
• Working with other volunteers to load up the van with daily deliveries before you head out

• A standard driving licence
• Confident to drive a medium-sized van (experience is preferable)
• Good at map reading and able to use a Sat Nav system
• Positive, friendly and personable, interacting well with different people
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and loading
• Adaptable – managing surplus can be unpredictable so day to day routes and drop off points can vary