Meals at Home Driver

Runnymede; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom seeks a Meals at Home Driver to assist with delivering meals and conducting wellbeing checks for vulnerable residents. This role requires strong communication skills, a valid UK driving licence, and an understanding of safeguarding principles. The position offers a fulfilling experience with excellent benefits, including training opportunities and generous leave. Ideal for community-focused individuals who thrive in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Health insurance plan after 1 year

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience of working with members of the public or service users.
• Ability to follow written instructions clearly.
• Willingness to undertake required training, including food safety.

Responsibilities

• Delivering hot meals and tea packs to residents along a planned delivery route.
• Carrying out informal welfare checks and reporting concerns.
• Driving a council-owned vehicle safely and professionally.

Skills

Clear verbal communication skills

Experience with members of the public

Ability to work independently

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Council-owned vehicle

Job description

Based at Surrey Heath House but with the flexibility to support across the whole service, including operating in Runnymede.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work supporting vulnerable residents through the Meals at Home Driver role within our Community Services team across the Surrey Heath and Runnymede Community Services Partnership.

As a Meals at Home Driver, you will play a vital part in helping residents remain safe, well and independent in their own homes by delivering freshly prepared meals and undertaking wellbeing checks. The Meals at Home Driver role is rewarding, community‑focused and makes a real difference every day.

What you will be doing

As a Meals at Home Driver, your day‑to‑day duties will include:

• Delivering hot meals and tea packs to residents along a planned delivery route within agreed time windows.
• Carrying out informal welfare checks and reporting any concerns promptly to a supervisor.
• Loading meals onto council vehicles and ensuring the correct meals are delivered to each customer.
• Driving a council‑owned vehicle safely and professionally, carrying out basic daily vehicle checks.
• Checking and recording food temperatures in line with food safety procedures.
• Communicating clearly and courteously with customers, colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles and delivery equipment at all times.
• Supporting service delivery at weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

This role also offers the opportunity to be involved in the continued development of the Meals at Home service as it supports increasing numbers of residents across the borough.

• 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata)
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work scheme and further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• Health insurance plan after 1 year’s service / Dental cover after 3 years’ service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About You

About you

We are looking for a reliable and community‑focused individual to join our team who can provide a safe, respectful and caring service to residents.

We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills and experience, including:

• Experience of working with members of the public or service users
• Clear verbal communication skills and the ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving a van (D1 entitlement is desirable)
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Ability to undertake physical aspects of the role, including getting in and out of a vehicle frequently
• Willingness to undertake required training, including food safety, manual handling and first aid

Training will be provided where required.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.