Person Specification

Food Redistribution HGV Driver - Category C

It is not expected that a successful candidate will necessarily have all the following criteria. FareShare South West is committed to helping individuals develop professionally and personally, and your application is encouraged.

All roles require a basic DBS check. Some roles will require an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from people with convictions: your information will be handled confidentially and used to assess your suitability for the role.

Essential

• Full, clean UK driving license with Category C entitlement

• Valid Driver Qualification Card (CPC)

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience driving a 7.5T or larger vehicle

• Physically capable of lifting and moving goods as part of daily duties

• Good geographic knowledge and confident navigation skills

• Must be aged 25 or over, due to restrictions on our insurance

Desirable

• Experience working within a health and safety-focused environment

Experience in multi-drop delivery driving

• Accredited forklift truck license (counterbalance)

Experience in a food handling or distribution environment

• Previous experience working in a charity or community organisation

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Positive and professional attitude

• Competent using MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Attributes and values

• Able to live out our values at work: committed, inclusive, resourceful, collaborative

• Reliable and solutions-focused, embracing change and challenges

• Accountable, demonstrating integrity and high standards

• Hands on and proactive, supporting your team

Committed to FareShare South West’s work to rescue food from waste and share it with our local community

• Comitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in line with our Safeguarding policy