Driver/Depot Assistant

The Felix Project; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Felix Project is seeking a Driver/Depot Assistant to support our food distribution network in the UK. Your role includes organizing and sorting deliveries at the depot and driving or co-driving to deliver and collect food from partner organisations.

You will represent Felix on the road, work as part of a small team, and may be asked to carry out other duties. A full UK driving licence is required (no more than 6 points), and you should be comfortable with light to medium physical work.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and a clean driving licence.
• UK Driving Licence held for at least 1 year over age 21 for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Organising and sorting food deliveries at the depot.
• Driving or co-driving to deliver and collect food from partner organisations.

Skills

Driving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Database experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Pump truck

Job description

We are looking for the Driver/Depot Assistant to play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our food distribution services. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude. While the role offers a high degree of flexibility, initial responsibilities include:

• Organising and sorting food deliveries at the depot
• Driving or co-driving to deliver and collect food from partner organisations

As the face of Felix on the road, you will represent the charity to our supported organisations and help enhance the quality of service we provide. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build experience and make a meaningful impact in the charitable sector., Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.

Requirements

• Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK and a clean drivers license.
• As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records.
• Willingness to engage in light to medium physical work as part of your daily job.
• Previous warehouse experience and use of a pump truck.
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals.
• Meticulous organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Database experience.
• Committed to reducing food waste, food poverty.

Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year over age 21 for insurance purposes.

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity. Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK's food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country. We're about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At Felix, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At Felix, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.