Driver/Depot Assistant - Southern Central
| Company: | THE FELIX PROJECT |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,479 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Totton, SO40 3WX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Job Title: Driver/Depot Assistant - Southern Central
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Salary Range: £24,479
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Felix Southern Central Sunset Business Park, Totton Southampton.
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Any 7 hours between 8am and 4pm.
Requirements: Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK and a clean drivers license. 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
This role is about more than just driving and supporting warehouse operations, it is about sharing Felix Southern Central’s
mission that” no good food should go to waste”.
Like the supply of surplus food to Felix no two shifts are the same. Every day new food arrives, and your team will include new
people who want to get involved in the Felix mission. You will be part of a small staff team responsible for ensuring the safe and
effective distribution of food each day.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Depot Assistant:
* Get to know your team and respond to questions about Felix’s mission, the food partners who support us, charities who receive
food and the planned activities for the day
* Work as a team with the Warehouse Manager, warehouse colleagues and volunteers to ensure all shifts are well planned,
supervised and meet daily operational needs
* Ensure compliance with all Felix policies and procedures and industry standards as required by food partners and regulators and
that all staff, volunteers, food suppliers, charities and visitors adhere to them
* Support the Warehouse Manager in managing the office, responding to emails and taking phone calls
* Support the Warehouse Manager in organising food distribution using the Felix food management systems and training volunteers
as required
* Maintain excellent relations and communications with volunteers, staff, food suppliers and charities
As a van driver:
As a collection & delivery driver for Felix Southern Central you will deliver / collect food from our partners across the region.
You will be the face of Felix Southern Central, being a regular point of contact with our local and diverse range of member
charities receiving food. In addition, you may also act as a host for volunteers who may join as van assistants.
Before you leave the Felix Southern Central warehouse:
* Load the van and check the van for roadworthiness
* Understand the schedule and route that has been planned
* and calculated for you
* Have a smart clean appearance, ready to meet our food partners and charities
* Support warehouse staff with any other duties required
On the road you will be representing Felix Southern Central:
* Drive safely, responsibly and within the law
* Be courteous to all road users
In the van you may be joined by volunteers wanting to support the Felix Southern Central team to ensure no good food goes to
waste:
* Get to know your van team and respond to questions about Felix
* Be courteous and demonstrate Felix’s equality and diversity policy
* Take responsibility for the safety of volunteers who join you
At our food partners and charities:
* Greet the food partner or charity with a smile and get to know them by name
* Take care of the food you are collecting or delivering as if it were your own
* Complete all relevant paperwork and checks to ensure the safety of the food
On return to Felix Southern Central:
* Unload and clean the van ready for the next driver
* Report any incidents that may affect the vans roadworthiness
* Complete all paperwork relevant to the food collected or delivered
* Support warehouse staff with any other duties required
Essential Criteria
* Experience of driving vans / medium sized vehicles
* Experience of multi-drop deliveries
* Experience of working within a food distribution and/or warehousing operation
* Experience of using Sat Nav to navigate & plan routes
* Experience of working on own initiative, able to manage own workload and prioritise tasks to meet objective
* Experience of working in a team with evidence of demonstrating a flexible approach to team working
* Safe and courteous driver
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.
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