Meals Operational Delivery Staff

Permanent, 20 hour Part Time Driver Posts working on a rota basis. This includes alternative weekends and some bank holidays.
Shift hours are 10.30am - 14:30pm

Several opportunities have arisen to join the Community Meals Service as a Meals Operational Delivery Driver.

You will join a diverse and friendly team of people who are committed to making sure that our customers receive a quality service. You will be part of the Citywide effort to support citizens to remain as independent as possible by ensuring they are provided a hot nutritious meal and by checking on their safety and wellbeing.

We are looking for people who have experience of working in a customer focused environment, have knowledge of the care sector, and able to work independently and within a team. 

As we are part of the Council's emergency contingency plan a flexible and positive approach is essential.

If you are looking for a position which helps to support people in your community, are highly motivated, reliable and able to work well under pressure, this could be the position for you.
 

• You must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Bank holiday working included.  
• Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including a membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Any questions for this post please contact Sarah Hembrough on Sarah.Hembrough@bristol.gov.ukor call 0117 903 1520

Shortlisting will take place End of July 2026
Interviews will be conducted week commencing 3^rd August 2026

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.