Driver/Depot Assistant
Company: THE FELIX PROJECT
Job Title: Driver / Depot Assistant
Contract Type: Casual
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £14.80 Per Hour
Hours: Full-time
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day (any 5 days Monday - Saturday)
Location: Deptford Depot
Location: London
Posting date: 20 Aug 2026
Closing date: 19 Sept 2026
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 The Felix Project 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.
Person Specification
The Felix Project recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Essential criteria
- 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
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident: Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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