Driver/Depot Assistant - Deptford in City of London

Reporting To: Depot Manager

Hourly Rate: £13.85 per hour

Contract Type: Casual

Location: Deptford

Hours/Days per week: 35.7 hours per week (any 5 days Monday - Saturday)

Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Full UK Drivers Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year over 21 for insurance purposes.

About The Felix Project: The Felix Project is London’s largest food redistribution charity. Our vision is a London where good food is never wasted, and no one goes hungry. We aim to reduce the negative impact food waste has on the environment by working with the food industry to rescue high quality surplus produce, that would otherwise have gone to waste. This food is sorted at one of our four depots or turned into meals in Felix’s Kitchen. It is then distributed to over 1,200 community organisations, such as food banks, homeless shelters and primary schools, all of whom are working within communities across London to feed people experiencing hunger.

Our Values: Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflect how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & selection process.

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 redistribution services. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving our 3.5T Felix vans delivering food orders to organisations (e.g. food banks, schools) as well as collecting food from our supply partners.
• Supporting the team to receive food deliveries at the depot, followed by sorting and booking the food onto our warehouse management database.
• Supporting the team by moving food throughout the warehouse to continuously restock & replenish food levels.
• Helping drivers to load their vans up with the food orders going out to organisations.
• Bringing out food orders from our warehouse to the organisations that come and collect from our site.
• Organising and cleaning warehouse areas to maintain a safe working environment.
• Housekeeping responsibilities; restocking the canteen, stocking kitchen fridges with food for lunches, general cleaning tasks.
• Working with and supporting our wonderful volunteers who donate their time to us to support our mission.
• Traffic marshalling our vehicles & forklifts – full training provided.

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 ideal candidate is passionate about reducing food waste and ensuring good food reaches those in need. Flexibility is required for additional tasks, especially during busy periods. You'll join a dynamic team working hard to tackle food waste and prevent food poverty, collaborating with diverse colleagues and volunteers. Willingness to participate in all depot activities and strong teamwork skills are essential. Candidates should be confident drivers, preferably with large / 3.5 tonne van experience. As a driver, you will act as a representative of Felix and are required to always maintain a high standard of professionalism.

Essential Criteria:

• Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year and over the age of 21 for insurance purposes.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft/Teams/Outlook etc.
• Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job.
• Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment.
• Ability to work well within a diverse team.
• Meticulous organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time keeping & punctuality.
• Motivated and passionate about the Felix mission.

Desirable Criteria:

• Forklift license (counterbalance/aisle master).
• Previous experience working in the charity sector.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging: At The Felix Project, 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.

Application procedure: Once you apply you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted.

Recruitment timeline: We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arrange interviews as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, we will not be able to provide feedback.