Driver/Depot Assistant Job at The Felix Project (Liverpool)

Driver/Depot Assistant

The Felix Project

Location:
United Kingdom , Liverpool

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

24479.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This role is about more than just driving it is about sharing FareShare Merseyside’s mission that "no good food should go to waste". As a collection & delivery driver for FareShare Merseyside you will deliver / collect food from our partners across the region. You will be the face of FareShare 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 FareShare 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 FareShare mission. You will be part of a small staff team responsible for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of food each day.

Job Responsibility:

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
Drive safely, responsibly and within the law
Be courteous to all road users
Get to know your van team and respond to questions about FareShare
Be courteous and demonstrate FareShare’s equality and diversity policy
Take responsibility for the safety of volunteers who join you
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
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
Get to know your team and respond to questions about FareShare’s mission
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 FareShare policies and procedures and industry standards
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 FareShare food management systems and training volunteers as required
Maintain excellent relations and communications with volunteers, staff, food suppliers and charities

Requirements:

A full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year over age 21 for insurance purposes
As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records
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

What we offer:

28 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 2 days additional leave for length of service
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
Birthday day off
Access to discounts for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends
Training and development opportunities
Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline
Cycle to Work Scheme
Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots
After work activities such as Felix’s softball team, running club and cycling club

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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