Job Description

The role of Volunteer Pantry Delivery Driver at St Giles Trust involves collecting and delivering food supplies to Camberwell Pantry, a social supermarket aiding those in hardship. The position requires a valid driving licence, physical fitness, and adherence to food safety standards. The charity supports disadvantaged individuals to become positive community contributors.

Responsible to:

Pantry Team Leader

Responsible for:

Food Collection & Delivery

Hours:

1) 2 hours per week. Wednesday 9:00am - 11:00am
2) 7 hours per week. Tuesday only

Grade:

Volunteer

Location:

Camberwell, London

Holiday:

Salary:

Reasonable travel expenses paid

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, 27th May 2025 at 11.00pm




Please note this role requires a Basic DBS Check
St Giles Trust is a Charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. We help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society. We passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. Our mission is we empower people to overcome injustices for themselves, their families and their local communities - we achieve this through offering support from someone who has been there. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work.


This role plays a vital part in supporting the

Camberwell Pantry

a community-focused social supermarket that enables individuals and families facing hardship to access affordable, nutritious food in a dignified way. Clients can use the Pantry for up to six months while also being connected to a wider network of support services that help build resilience and independence.


As a

Volunteer Pantry Delivery Driver

, you will be responsible for collecting food supplies from our community partners and ensuring they are transported safely and promptly to the Camberwell Pantry. Your role is essential in keeping the Pantry well-stocked and running smoothly, directly contributing to our mission of tackling food insecurity and supporting people to overcome barriers and challenges they face.


You will be part of a comprehensive Pantry team service delivering across St Giles Trust that is mindful of, and promotes the organisation's Vision, Mission, Values and strategic aims.

(1) Key Deliverables

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Main responsibilities consist of:

Safely drive between food collection points and St Giles Pantry sites across London. Load and unload food in line with food safety and manual handling guidelines. Ensure the vehicle is checked for cleanliness, fuel, and safety before use. Report any incidents, delays, or concerns to the Pantry Team Leader. Maintain polite and courteous conduct with all staff, volunteers, and clients. Adapt calmly and responsibly to changing circumstances such as traffic or delays. Maintain accurate records if requested (e.g. delivery logs, fuel receipts).
Deliveries -


On the road and at the Pantries you will be representing St Giles and so you'll:

Drive safely and responsibly at all times, complying with road laws and standards. Promote the values of St Giles Trust through courteous, respectful conduct. Maintain professionalism in all interactions with partners, staff, and members of the public. Uphold safeguarding and confidentiality practices at all times
For some of your journeys you will be autonomous, collecting and delivering food, whilst receiving support with unloading on arrival. At all times you will ensure that you are following St Giles health and safety policy and food safety standards protocols to consistently ensure safe collection and delivery of food is maintained.

What we are looking for from you - Person Specification

When completing your application form please address the points marked with (A) set out below.

(2) Knowledge & Experience

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Experience

A full and valid driving licence. (A) You must be physically fit to be able to manually load heavy items into a van. (A) Experience of working in a similar van delivery role, preferably in food distribution and use of chilled vehicles. (Desirable)

Knowledge

Awareness of food safety and hygiene procedures; holding a qualification or willingness to work towards one.

(A)

Understanding of manual handling techniques and best practices. (Desirable)*
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Skills and Abilities

Problem-solving skill and the ability to make effective decisions 'on the spot' (A) Good interpersonal and communication skills.

(A)

Physically fit and an awareness of safety issues especially when driving, loading and unloading vehicles.

(A)

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

(A)

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Attitude

Respect for and alignment with the values and ethos of St Giles Trust.

(A)

Reliable, punctual and committed to community service.

(A)

Positive and supportive attitude towards staff, volunteers, and service users.

(A)

Willingness to learn and receive feedback.

(3) About Us

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In St Giles, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.


We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, nonresponsive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.


St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the for the vacancy.

Ready to Apply?

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1. Download the application form.
2. Complete the application form, including the personal statement in relation to the job description.
3. Once completed, please return it by email to humanresources@stgilestrust.org.uk. Please include the Job Title and Job Code in your email subject.
4. The deadline for this job application is

Tuesday, 27th May 2025 at 11.00pm.

This job description is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role.