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Driver/Warehouse Operative

March 14, 2026

ABOUT CITY HARVEST

Est. 2014, City Harvest London food charity rescues nutritious surplus food from farms, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, and delivers it, for free, to over 130,000 people a week via organisations feeding those facing food poverty. Our HQ depot is in Acton, with satellite sites in New Covent Garden Market, and New Spitalfields Market. City Harvest rescues food, people, and the planet by diverting food waste and providing life-changing support to communities across London.

Distributing free food for more than 1.3 million meals a month, our fleet of vans deliver to food banks, homeless shelters, hostels, soup kitchens, mental health charities, projects supporting the elderly and socially isolated, social pantries, community kitchens, refugee hostels, schools and nurseries, family centres and domestic abuse refuges.

Join our passionate mission to reduce waste and feed London, with opportunities to grow while making a real difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Warehouse Operative + Driver reports to the Supply Chain General Manager and will support the day-to-day operations of our New Covent Garden Market site. It is a hands-on, varied role ensuring fresh produce is collected, sorted and prepared safely, and delivered to our recipients efficiently. You will work closely with the rest of the team and volunteers to maintain a smooth operation, high standards of food safety and minimal waste.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect surplus donations of fresh fruit and vegetables directly from market traders ensuring produce is of suitable quality for redistribution.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with market traders.

Store, sort and prepare produce for redistribution, following food safety and handling guidelines.

Assist with packing and loading of orders for community partner recipients.

Deliver redistributed produce to community partners in our City Harvest branded vehicle.

Monitor stock levels and record all inbound and outbound volumes in a timely manner.
Be mindful of waste and help balance incoming produce with redistribution capacity.
Support volunteers and provide guidance when needed to maintain smooth operations.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment and vehicle, adhering to health & safety procedures.

ABOUT YOU

You are reliable, hands-on and comfortable working in a busy, practical environment. You have an awareness of food safety and health & safety standards and are able to follow procedures carefully. You work well as part of a team and can communicate effectively with colleagues, volunteers and donors. You are flexible and willing to help where needed to ensure the smooth running of the site, managing your time effectively across collection, sorting and delivery tasks. You are motivated by the charity’s mission to reduce food waste and support the local community.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Full UK driving licence (with entitlement to drive a 3.5-tonne vehicle)

1+ years’ experience in a warehouse environment.

Awareness of health and safety procedures, food safety standards, hygiene and safe handling of fresh produce.

Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team but able to work independently and take initiative when required.

Physically fit and able to lift, carry and move boxes of produce safely.

Problem-solving skills and positive, proactive "can-do" attitude.

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday

Hours of Work: 5am – 1pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Place of Work: New Covent Garden Market, Nine Elms, London SW8 5NJ

City Harvest London is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe in treating all employees, volunteers, candidates, and stakeholders with fairness and respect. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from different backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we strive to foster an environment that promotes equal opportunities for all.

We adhere to the Equality Act 2010 and our policy is to be fair and consistent in all aspects of our organisation. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to select candidates based on their abilities and merits to perform the tasks required. All applications received will be dealt with confidentially and subject to our company's recruitment and selection processes. Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and eligibility to live and work in the UK.

At City Harvest London, we embrace equality as part of our ways of working because we believe it is the right thing to do for our people, our community, and our success. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,860.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

London SW8 5NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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