Van Driver - Catering - SIPS Education Ltd

SIPS education is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country. Our knowledge of local communities in the area makes us unique as a specialist support services provider in the education sector. SIPS Education Catering Services are looking to recruit a dedicated Van Driver to ensure the smooth delivery of school meals across Sandwell, Dudley and Birmingham areas.

Under the direction of the Area Manager - Logistics, you will assist and participate in the delivery of meals from production kitchens to serveries in a timely manner and be motivated to deliver the service effectively. In return, we offer a competitive salary and access to West Midland’s pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

The post is a 15-hour, Monday – Friday term-time plus days contract.

• To ensure the vehicle is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness both internal and external for suitability of food delivery, refuelling of vehicle and reporting of faults.
• Collection and delivery of meals, buffets and associated items within required timescales.
• Collection and distribution of stores items, equipment and post, to all SIPS Catering contracts.
• Required to transport kitchen staff between schools to provide emergency cover.
• Transfer of cash income from site to SIPS office.
• Stores maintenance to include collection of light equipment, stocktaking when necessary, and to ensure stores are organized, clean and tidy to accommodate stock.
• Route planning and reprioritising to ensure service delivery, efficiency and continuity.
• Periodic attendance at training courses during term time and school holidays when required to meet hygiene, health & safety standards and safeguarding appropriate to the post.
• To participate in the operation of SIPS Personal Performance Development Scheme.
• It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with SIPS policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment.
• You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and also the Equalities Act 2010.
• Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist SIPS in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the SIPS policy, organization and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.
• Use of ICT as required.

SIPS Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer; we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

If you require documents in alternative formats please contact HR@sips.co.uk. SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are successful in being short‑listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 15‑hour per week, Monday – Friday term‑time plus 2 days contract.

Grade: Grade 3. Scale Point 13, £24,926 (actual pro‑rate salary £8,822 - £8,978 p.a.)

Location: Various Locations - Base is Guardian House.

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Shortlisting Date: 18th May 2026

Interview Date: 27th May 2026