Job Title: Driver/Depot Assistant - MerseysideReporting to: Regional ManagerSalary Range:£24,479Contract Type:12-month Fixed Term ContractLocation:Felix Merseyside, Unit 1 A/B Academy Business Park, Lees Road, Liverpool, L33 7SAHours/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 FelixWe 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 are about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.Purpose of the JobThis role is about more than just driving it is about sharing Felix's Merseyside's mission that" no positive food should go to waste".
As a collection & delivery driver for Felix Merseyside you will deliver / collect food from our partners across the region.
You will be the face of Felix Merseyside, 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.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 ResponsibilitiesLoad the van and check the van for roadworthinessUnderstand the schedule and route that has been plannedand calculated for youHave a smart clean appearance,



ready to meet our food partners and charitiesSupport warehouse staff with any other dutiesrequiredDrive safely, responsibly and within the lawBe courteous to all road usersGet to know your van team and respond to questions about FelixBe courteous and demonstrate Felix's equality and diversity policyTake responsibility for the safety of volunteers who join youGreet the food partner or charity with a smile and get to know them by nameTake care of the food you are collecting or delivering as if it were your ownComplete all relevant paperwork and checks to ensure the safety of the foodUnload and clean the van ready for the next driverReport any incidents that may affect the vans roadworthinessComplete all paperwork relevant to the food collected or deliveredSupport warehouse staff with any other dutiesrequiredGet 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 dayWork as a team with the Warehouse Manager, warehousecolleaguesand volunteers to ensure all shifts are well planned, supervised and meet daily operationalneedSEnsure 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 themSupport the Warehouse Manager in managing the office, responding toemailsand taking phone callsSupport the Warehouse Manager in organising food distribution using the Felix food management systems and training volunteers as requiredMaintain excellent relations and communications with volunteers, staff, foodsuppliersand charitiesEquity Diversity Inclusion & BelongingAt 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.Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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