About this role

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Job Title

Depot Assistant / Driver

Reporting to

Depot Manager

Salary Range

Hourly Rate

£14.80 per hour

Contract Type

Casual

Location

Onsite

Hours/Days per week

Monday – Sunday (Casual)

Requirements

Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Drivers or forklift license etc.is required.

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

To help us with our operations in our depots we are seeking Depot Assistants with exceptional organisation skills, attention to detail and a positive ‘can do’ attitude’! The role is subject to a degree of flexibility, but initially the Depot Assistant will be involved with the following activities:

Organising and sorting food deliveries in the depot
Going out on the food delivery/collection routes, driving or co-driving

Person Specification

Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year – over 21 for insurance purposes
Flexibility in terms of working hours
Confident to drive one of our vans
Database experience
Committed to reducing food waste, food poverty
Fork lift license

Essential Criteria

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

Willingness to engage in light to medium physical work as part of your daily job

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.

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 you 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 arranging interview 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, will not be able to provide feedback.