Foodbank Warehouse Co-ordinator
New Start Highland
Inverness
Full-time
30th January 2026
- Job Type:
- Job Location: Inverness
- Reporting to: Foodbank Manager
- Department: Operations
- Closing Date: 30.01.2026
- Job Type:
- Job Location: Inverness
- Reporting to: Foodbank Manager
- Department: Operations
- Closing Date: 30/01/2026
The post-holder will work closely with and report to the Foodbank Manager across the range of activities covered by the post.
- Ensure that all warehouse paperwork is stored securely and passed on regularly to the rest of the team
- Be familiar with the on-line data collection and reporting systems, monitoring key data indicators (particularly regarding stock levels).
- Provide the Foodbank Manager with regular reports on stock levels and items needed
- Bring to the attention of the Foodbank Manager any concerns regarding the day-to-day operation of the Foodbank warehouse
- Co-ordinate an annual stock take (if possible) and reconciliation to verify the accuracy of data records.
- Co-ordinate and/or liaise with the regular volunteer teams at the foodbank warehouse.
- Ensure that volunteers are trained to undertake responsibilities within the warehouse and to meet the relevant legal requirements. This could include basic food hygiene, first aid, evacuation procedures, manual handling and lifting, health & safety and fire procedures.
- Take responsibility for the building, its contents, and security of the warehouse
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the warehouse including sorting, packing, stock rotation, monitoring stock requirements, issuing stock, maintaining accurate records and disposal of unsuitable items
- Creating emergency food boxes for delivery to Foodbank Centres for distribution
- Co-ordinate the delivery/collection of food donated by the community.
- Work with the Foodbank Manager to organise Supermarket Collections.
- Assist when required at special food collections
- Assist the Foodbank Manager in the development and delivery of new More Than Food programme initiatives
- Assist Foodbank Manager with the delivery of specific established More Than Food programmes as and when developed, such as Household Boxes etc.
- Stock control experience
- Experienced in maintaining hygiene standards in handling food and storing products
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Health and safety awareness
- Adequate numeracy skills
- Full, clean driving license