Fife Council
Driver/Handler
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Why not join one of our many teams of Meals on Wheels staff within Fife?
We have a vacancy to join our teams of Driver / Handlers at Meals on Wheels, Buckhaven.
Meals on Wheels – Buckhaven
Working every other weekend, 2.5 hours a day, 52-week contract
Weekend Enhancements are paid for any hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday.
Salary
You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
- We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekend.
- Pay is every 4 weeks.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
- Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
- Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!
Responsibilities
This work is about providing daily delivery of meals to service users on a specified daily route.
- Advising line manager regarding client welfare if required along with an understanding of client confidentiality.
- Completing relevant paperwork and general kitchen duties.
- Training to achieve an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate will be given.
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Requirements
A full driving licence is essential for this post.
Person
- Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
- Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
- You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
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For further information please contact: Christine McKee at Christine.mckee@fife.gov.uk.
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