Driver / Depot Assistant - Enfield

Felix; Enfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Felix is a UK charity focused on rescuing, repurposing and sharing surplus food to help reduce waste and support communities. We seek a Driver/Depot Assistant to support our food distribution, organize deliveries at the depot and drive or co-drive to partners.

As the face of Felix on the road, you will represent the charity to partner organisations, contribute to a high standard of service, and gain experience while making a meaningful impact in the charitable sector.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK
• Clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to engage in light to medium physical work
• Experience in a depot/warehouse environment advantageous

Responsibilities

• Organising and sorting food deliveries at the depot
• Driving or co-driving to deliver and collect food from partner organisations
• Represent Felix on the road and maintain a high level of service

Skills

Driving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical work

Tools

Pump truck

Warehouse experience

Job description

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

We are Felix

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.

Purpose of the Job

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• 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
• 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

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.