Assistant Depot Manager Full Time NEW

Job Title:              Assistant Depot ManagerReporting To:       Depot Manager Salary Range:       £34,000 – £37,000Contract Type:      Permanent, Full -TimeLocation:               Poplar – East LondonHours/Days per week:   37.5 hours per week. Shift pattern: 5 days out of 7 with occasional Sundays. Any 7.5 hrs between 0700 and 19:00 with one hour unpaid for lunch.  About The Felix ProjectThe 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.Purpose of the Job The Assistant Depot Manager position is a key role in the depot operations team. The main requirement of the role is to play a leadership role and support the day to day operations in the depot, with a focus on maintaining our standard operating procedures particularly with respect to health & safety and food safety. The role will be a key part of the depot operations team and will help to induct, train and supervise staff and volunteers.  Duties and Responsibilities Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. Support your Depot Manager in the day-to-day operations as well as provide cover in your Depot Manager’s absence.Ensuring transport and yard is operating efficientlyStaff and volunteer co-ordination, training and supervision Resource planning and managementDeveloping and maintaining relationships with local community organisations and suppliersOverseeing the depot operational data and ensuring that it is secure and accurateRoute planningActively carrying out collections and deliveries with current suppliers and community organisations where neededStock management and warehousingManagement of the depot facilities and vansActing as a local ambassador for The Felix Project Development and implementation of all local compliance policies (e.g. food handling, Health and Safety, volunteer policies etc) Increasing impact and quality of the operationLeadership, development and management of depot staff and volunteersRegular reporting and measurement