Newham Food Alliance Driver London, England
Job description
Job Description
Newham Food Alliance (NFA) driver
£30,699 - £31,731 per annum
Fixed term – 12 month
About the job
If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging environment and have a passion to support the residents of Newham, we have a vacancy for a driver at the Newham Food Alliance (NFA), London Borough of Newham.
Newham is an ambitious Council and we are proud of our commitment to collaborating with our residents and businesses to create flourishing places. Our Community Wealth Building agenda is underpinned by the principles of economic, social and environmental justice, to deliver long-term prosperity, wellbeing and fairness for all our residents.
The Newham Food Alliance plays a crucial role in the borough’s https://www.newham.gov.uk/health-adult-social-care/50-steps-healthier-newham specifically priority 6 : Create a healthier food environment, steps 25 – 27. The NFA works with Felix and a wide range of partners to address food poverty in the borough.
About you
You will have experience of driving a vehicle up to 7.5t GVM in accordance with the Council’s & The Felix Project’s Fleet Management Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all legal requirements.
As you will be responsible for carrying out a range of food deliveries around Newham in conjunction with the Felix Project, to meet agreed performance standards and timescales, you will need experience of multi-drops, be highly organised and be solution focused.
You will also possess experience of working in a warehouse type environment and when required to do so, you will need to carry out other general tasks including but not limited to
- Food stock taking
- Take incoming deliveries if warehouse operative is unable to and/or off of work
- Operating warehouse equipment when necessary
- Conducting additional deliveries as and when necessary
- Collection of stock if delivery is not feasible
- Assisting the NFA partners with moving stock around
- Composing food top-ups upon request
It will be your responsibility to report and record of defects in equipment, property, surfaces etc., which may arise, to the appropriate responsible person and alongside the senior driver, carry out daily checks and basic maintenance of vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools.
You must have great customer service skills and maintain existing positive relationships and develop new positive relationships with NFA partners (voluntary, community & faith sectors and Felix to name some).
If you have the skills, passion and experience to make a real difference to the residents of Newham, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is: 5.03.2023 .
If you have any queries about this crucial role, please contact: Jay Taylor, Building & Operations Manager.
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IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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