Warehouse Operative and Occasional Driver Cork

5 days ago


Cork, Ireland FoodCloud Full time

Warehouse Operative and Occasional Driver Cork

Warehouse Operative and Occasional Driver Cork

Job Title: Warehouse Operative and Occasional Driver

Location: Little Island, Cork

Reporting to: Warehouse Manager

Contract: 6 months fixed-term contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:€30,000 per annum (pro rata to €15,000 for 6-month contractual period)

About FoodCloud

FoodCloud has a vision for a world where no good food goes to waste, and the only thing bigger than our vision is our drive. We are an organisation of doers driven by kindness, fairness, and a desire to help people and the planet.

Would you like to join an organisation that is passionate about tackling food waste and increasing social inclusion in communities across Ireland and internationally? Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative and Occasional Driver who would like to work for one of Ireland's fastest-growing social enterprises? If this sounds like you, we have the ideal role here at FoodCloud.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support the growth of a proven organisation that has already been making a real community, environmental, and business impact.

The key duties are: picking and packing orders, booking in and putting away stock (ambient, chilled, and frozen) working with volunteers where applicable, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations, loading and unloading vehicles for distribution and collection of food and ensuring the ongoing success of Hub for FoodCloud

Key Responsibilities

Comply, on a daily basis, with issues including food hygiene, health and safety, security of the van, and the safety and wellbeing of all staff and volunteersCarrying out deliveries and collections to and from food suppliers and charity partners as requiredMaintain a positive relationship and good communication with food suppliers and community member recipient projectsReview all supplier and charity collections with the Hubs Manager on a daily basisWork with the Hubs Manager to implement new and existing operational and logistics proceduresAssist the Hubs Manager with warehouse duties: Goods In, Dispatch,, picking orders, stock taking, general housekeeping, and other duties per business needsLoad vehicles and distribute products to charities on a daily basisEnsure that the vehicles used by the Hub are inspected, maintained, roadworthy, and legal (taxed and insured, etc.). This will include weekly cleaning of vansBe responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself and others around youComply with all FoodCloud policies and procedures and with industry standards as required by food donors and regulatorsComply with monitoring and regulation systems as required for the organisation's activities and report on these regularly to the Hubs ManagerOther duties as required per business needs 

Skills & Experience

At least 2 year’s experience of working in one or more of the following areas: food distribution, warehousing operationExperience of working in a highly regulated environmentExperience working in a team environmentExperience with operating a pallet truck, and other warehouse handling equipment, or forklift operation experience a bonusSuccessful candidate must hold or be willing to gain Level 1 certification in Food Safety for CateringCategory B full licenceMust be able to complete and maintain documentation for food safety, vehicle checks, and health and safety requirements

Benefits Overview

The role will be based in our Cork Hub full timeWe are very proud of our culture, and our vision, mission and values which you can read more about on our and on social media channelsWe are dedicated to supporting all colleagues in their development with a breadth of training, mentoring and experiences available. This spans a range of learning and development programmes, continued focus on wellbeing and direct support on qualifications and personal improvement plansPension contribution: matching up to 5% of an employee's salaryTax Saver, Income Protection, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym and sports club memberships, and more

If this sounds like your ideal role, we would like to hear from you. Please include your CV and Cover Letter and use the link to apply now The closing date for applications is 7 October 2025.



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