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Reporting To: Depot Manager

Contract Type: Casual

Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week, Shift basis 5 days out of 7 (Mon-Sun). Any 7.5h between 07:30 and 19:00.

Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Full UK Driving 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 reflects 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.

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.


Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be coming along on our mission - a vision of a London where good food is never wasted and no-one goes hungry. You will be joining our dynamic team helping us to reduce food waste and help to prevent food poverty. You will be keen to work in a team environment of varied individuals, interacting with both colleagues and volunteers, and be willing to get stuck in with all aspects of depot work. You will be a confident driver with experience driving 3.5 tonne vans and as you will be delivering food to our Community Organisations, you will be the face of Felix whilst out on the road and therefore our ambassador to the public.

Working and supporting varied individuals will mean adapting to different styles and ways of communication, and experience in working with neurodivergent or those less able will be a benefit.

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
Willingness to engage in physical work as part of your daily job – picking orders, loading vans, moving pallets of food as an example
Ability and willingness to work in a busy environment
Ability to work with others within a team of varied individuals
Meticulous organisation skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Database experience, and understanding/use of Microsoft suite of applications – Teams/Outlook etc.
Committed to reducing food waste, food poverty

Desirable Criteria
Forklift license (counterbalance/aisle master)


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 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.

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