Assistant Depot Manager

Hours / Days per week: 37.5 hours per week. Shift pattern: 5 days out of 7 with occasional Sundays. Any 7.5 hours between 0700 and 1900 with one hour unpaid for lunch.

Requirements: Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we ask questions regarding unspent criminal records and a clean driver licence is required.

About Felix: Felix brings 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.

Position Overview: The Assistant Depot Manager is a key role in the depot operations team. The main requirement is to play a leadership role and support the day‑to‑day operations in the depot, focusing on maintaining our standard operating procedures, especially in health & safety and food safety. The role will induct, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Depot Manager in day‑to‑day operations and provide cover in their absence.
• Ensure transport and yard operate efficiently.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Plan and manage resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local community organisations and suppliers.
• Oversee depot operational data, ensuring it is secure and accurate.
• Plan routes and manage collections and deliveries with suppliers and community organisations.
• Manage stock, warehousing, depot facilities, and vans.
• Act as a local ambassador for Felix.
• Develop and implement local compliance policies (e.g., food handling, health & safety, volunteer policies).
• Increase impact and quality of the operation.
• Lead, develop, and manage depot staff and volunteers.
• Provide regular reporting and measurement.

Person Specification: Felix recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality, and challenges discrimination. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background.

• Warehouse experience in FMCG sector or similar.
• Successful track record in a leadership position in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent people‑management experience and a history of driving performance and accountability.
• Proven ability to drive efficiency, improvement and/or support growth and change management.
• Experience in improving and embedding processes and systems to optimise operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing compliance policies (ideally food safety and health & safety).
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work within a team of varied individuals with a positive attitude.
• Meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job.
• Strong organisational skills to ensure daily operations are carried out safely and efficiently.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: At Felix, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and volunteers.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 2 days additional leave for length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Birthday day off.
• Access to discounts for everyday expenses.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including 24‑hour GP helpline.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunity for free meals whilst working at depots.
• After‑work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club, and cycling club.