Job Title:                                   Warehouse Team Leader 

 

Reporting To:                                Depot Manager 

 

Salary Range:                               £29,000 - £31,000 per annum FTE 

 

Contract Type:                         Permanent, Full-time 

 

Location:                                    West London (Acton and Greenford Depots) 

Hours/Days per week:            37.5 hours per week, Shift basis - 5 days out of 7. Any 7.5 hrs between 0700 and 1900                            
 

Requirements:                             The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. Full UK Driving Licence (with no more than 6 points) held for at least 1 year and over 21 for insurance purposes. 

 
About The Felix Project  

The 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. 

 

Our Values  

Our values set the tone for our organisational culture and reflects how we do everything at The Felix Project including our recruitment & Selection process.  

 

 Purpose of the Job  

 We are looking for the Warehouse Team Leader to play a key role in our depot operations, with exceptional organisation skills, excellent people skills, attention to detail and a positive ‘can do’ attitude’. Ideally, you will have a background in warehousing or other operational roles, however, we are willing to train people who are passionate about our cause, have an excellent work ethic, and have strong customer service skills. 

  

Duties and Responsibilities  

 The role is subject to a degree of flexibility but initially, the Team Leader will be involved with the following activities: 

This role is primarily located at our Acton and Greenford depots, West London. You may be asked to occasionally work in one of our other locations as part of your duties. 

Person Specification  

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Warehouse Team Leader with experience in warehouse operations, ideally within a charitable or food distribution setting. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to motivate and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to health and safety are essential. A genuine passion for tackling food poverty and supporting vulnerable communities is key to success in this role. 

 

Essential Criteria:  

  

Desirable Criteria 

 

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging  
At The Felix Project, 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 arrange interviews 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, we will not be able to provide feedback.