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Food Rescue Driver - Hamilton

Hamilton
Organisation:
Go Eco
Category:
Driving
Hours:
Working Hours

Food Rescue Driver Volunteer
Go Eco Food Rescue drivers are on the road five days a week, picking up surplus food around Kirikiriroa and delivering it straight to local Free Stores. Each day starts at our Frankton depot at 6:30 am, before heading out on your route.

Here’s how a shift usually goes:

  • Drive our manual trucks and help load and unload crates and boxes of food.
  • Drop off food at local community centre Free Stores.
  • Record the type and weight of food collected in our system (training provided).
  • Return to the depot and clean the truck and crates, getting everything ready for the next day.
  • Chat with food donors and community centre teams, representing Go Eco in a friendly way.

What you’ll need:

  • Comfortable clothing and closed-in shoes (hi-vis vest provided).
  • Able to lift up to 15 kg.
  • Full NZ driver’s license and able to drive a manual vehicle.
  • Enjoy hands-on, practical work as part of a small, upbeat team.

About Go Eco
Go Eco has been supporting communities to care for the environment for over 30 years. Our Food Rescue service is our largest climate action project – rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste and giving it to people who need it. Volunteers play a huge role in collecting hundreds of thousands of kilos of food every year.

Requirements:
  • Full, clean driver’s license and ability to drive a manual (for drivers).
  • Comfortable being active and lifting up to 15 kg.
  • Reliable and punctual – consistent attendance is essential for the Food Rescue program to run smoothly.
  • Comfortable working as part of a small, hands-on team.
  • Able to follow basic health and safety guidelines when handling food and using equipment.
  • Enjoys practical, physical tasks and being on the move.
  • Friendly and approachable, happy to interact with donors, recipients, and community centre staff.
  • Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:
  • Run 1: 6:30 am – 11:00 am
  • Run 2: 6:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Commitment for at least 6 months

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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