Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,570.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Queens Hall Action on Poverty |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LPF/TP/10.02.26 |
Summary
SUMMARY
The Brick is an ambitious charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.
Our core work is in homelessness, and these projects include emergency and supported accommodation, street outreach and homelessness prevention programmes. In March 2023, we launched England’s first multibank in partnership with Gordon Brown and Amazon. We have since distributed 3million household items, donated to us by businesses, to families in need via a network of over 400 professional partners across Greater Manchester and neighbouring towns.
We have huge ambitions to grow this project across the northwest by increasing funding donations and hence capacity. We also operate an affordable food community, serving 600 households every month with affordable food and distribute pre-loved furniture items to families in need across the Wigan Borough.
JOB PURPOSE
The Warehouse Operative / Van Driver plays a vital role in ensuring essential goods reach children and families experiencing poverty. Working within the Multibank warehouse and on the road, the postholder will support the safe storage, handling and distribution of donated items to partner organisations across the region.
This is a hands-on role that combines warehouse operations with driving duties, requiring reliability, organisation and a strong commitment to dignity-led support.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Receive, unload and safely store donated goods in line with health and safety procedures
• Sort, pick and prepare orders for referral partners
• Maintain an organised, clean and safe warehouse environment
• Carry out stock rotation and basic stock checks
• Support loading and unloading of vans for deliveries and collections
• Assist with manual handling tasks in line with training
• Drive Multibank vans to collect donated goods from corporate partners and suppliers
• Deliver essential items to referral partners, charities and community organisations
• Complete vehicle checks and report any maintenance issues promptly
• Ensure goods are transported safely and securely
• Represent the Multibank professionally when interacting with partners
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partners
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies
• Uphold the values of The Brick and the Multibank, treating all partners and service users with dignity and respect
• Support occasional peak periods (e.g. winter pressures, Christmas distributions)
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points)
Experience of warehouse, logistics or delivery work (min.1-year experience)
Licence/Certification: Folk Lift Licence advantageous
Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks
Reliable, punctual and well organised
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to supporting people experiencing poverty in a non-judgemental way
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experienced Van Driver
Forklift Licence (or willingness to train)
Experience working in a charity, social enterprise or community setting
Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a warehouse environment
Values & Behaviours
We are looking for someone who:
Understands the importance of dignity, respect and compassion
Takes pride in practical work that has real social impact
Is flexible, solution-focused and willing to go the extra mile during busy periods
Treats colleagues, partners and donated goods with care
SAFEGUARDING
The Brick is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate background checks.
Please apply early as we reserve the right to close applications as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Closing Date: 21st February 2026
Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Progress with Unity approach and as such we are asking for applicants who are committed to delivering:
Create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses
Together, we will break down the barriers that create financial, health, education and environmental inequalities in our borough
Make all our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them
Together, in genuine partnership with our residents and businesses, who know our communities best, we will help each town and neighbourhood in the borough to celebrate and maintain their identity whilst understanding and helping to achieve what is needed to thrive
The Brick is an ambitious charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life.
Our core work is in homelessness, and these projects include emergency and supported accommodation, street outreach and homelessness prevention programmes. In March 2023, we launched England’s first multibank in partnership with Gordon Brown and Amazon. We have since distributed 3million household items, donated to us by businesses, to families in need via a network of over 400 professional partners across Greater Manchester and neighbouring towns.
We have huge ambitions to grow this project across the northwest by increasing funding donations and hence capacity. We also operate an affordable food community, serving 600 households every month with affordable food and distribute pre-loved furniture items to families in need across the Wigan Borough.
JOB PURPOSE
The Warehouse Operative / Van Driver plays a vital role in ensuring essential goods reach children and families experiencing poverty. Working within the Multibank warehouse and on the road, the postholder will support the safe storage, handling and distribution of donated items to partner organisations across the region.
This is a hands-on role that combines warehouse operations with driving duties, requiring reliability, organisation and a strong commitment to dignity-led support.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Receive, unload and safely store donated goods in line with health and safety procedures
• Sort, pick and prepare orders for referral partners
• Maintain an organised, clean and safe warehouse environment
• Carry out stock rotation and basic stock checks
• Support loading and unloading of vans for deliveries and collections
• Assist with manual handling tasks in line with training
• Drive Multibank vans to collect donated goods from corporate partners and suppliers
• Deliver essential items to referral partners, charities and community organisations
• Complete vehicle checks and report any maintenance issues promptly
• Ensure goods are transported safely and securely
• Represent the Multibank professionally when interacting with partners
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partners
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies
• Uphold the values of The Brick and the Multibank, treating all partners and service users with dignity and respect
• Support occasional peak periods (e.g. winter pressures, Christmas distributions)
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Full UK driving licence (clean or minimal points)
Experience of warehouse, logistics or delivery work (min.1-year experience)
Licence/Certification: Folk Lift Licence advantageous
Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks
Reliable, punctual and well organised
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to supporting people experiencing poverty in a non-judgemental way
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experienced Van Driver
Forklift Licence (or willingness to train)
Experience working in a charity, social enterprise or community setting
Knowledge of health and safety procedures in a warehouse environment
Values & Behaviours
We are looking for someone who:
Understands the importance of dignity, respect and compassion
Takes pride in practical work that has real social impact
Is flexible, solution-focused and willing to go the extra mile during busy periods
Treats colleagues, partners and donated goods with care
SAFEGUARDING
The Brick is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate background checks.
Please apply early as we reserve the right to close applications as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Closing Date: 21st February 2026
Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Progress with Unity approach and as such we are asking for applicants who are committed to delivering:
Create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses
Together, we will break down the barriers that create financial, health, education and environmental inequalities in our borough
Make all our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them
Together, in genuine partnership with our residents and businesses, who know our communities best, we will help each town and neighbourhood in the borough to celebrate and maintain their identity whilst understanding and helping to achieve what is needed to thrive