AddressJob Title: Driver/Depot Assistant
Reporting To: Depot Manager
Contract type: Casual
Salary: £13.15 p/h
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Shift basis 5 days out of 7 (Mon-Sun). Any 7.5h between 04:00 and 19:00.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location:Park Royal and Greedford, West London
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London's biggest food redistribution charity and the largest end-to-end food redistribution charity in Europe.
Our vision is a London where no one goes hungry and good food is never wasted. We rescue surplus food from businesses, supermarkets, restaurants and farms. This food is nutritious, in-date, and safe and includes a high proportion of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. If we did not rescue this food, it would be at risk of going to waste. Instead, we deliver it free of charge to London charities, schools, food banks, food hubs and other organisations serving people in need. Our food is a vital lifeline for children and families, people on low incomes, people who have lost their jobs, the homeless, refugees, domestic abuse survivors, the elderly and keyworkers.We were founded in 2016 in memory of Felix Byam Shaw, by his father, entrepreneur Justin Byam Shaw.
Purpose of the Role
To help us with our operations in our depots we are seeking Driver/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 Driver/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
This role requires the flexibility of an early shift starting at 4-5AM. The working location will be at our Park Royal and Greenford Depot, West London. Our Park Royal Depot is wheelchair accessible. You may be asked to occasionally work in one of our other locations as part of your duties.
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 Skills/Knowledge
- 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 21 for insurance purposes
Desirable Criteria:
- Confident to drive one of our vans
- Fork-lift license
Application process & timeline
Please apply via this recruitment portal uploading your CV and a cover letter.
We will be assessing applications and as they come in, so please apply as soon as possible.
The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: £13.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
