Job Title: Depot Supervisor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £36,000
Shift:10:00am to 7.30pm
About The Role:
Join Buy It Direct as a Depot Supervisor at our new Bristol depot. This hands-on role will see you managing daily operations while supporting your team with loading and unloading, ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and safely. You’ll also drive high-quality service and operational excellence across the Southwest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance and re-deliveries.
- Lead, coach, and support your team.
- Support loading/unloading processes and ensure vehicles are loaded safely and correctly.
- Handle return-to-work assessments and absence reviews.
- Work with HR on compliance, including investigations, PDPs, and disciplinary actions.
- Oversee holidays, staffing, inductions, and training.
- Manage timesheets, liaise with agencies, and maintain SOPs.
- Investigate customer complaints and oversee site maintenance.
- Implement operational improvements, reduce costs, and maintain Health and Safety standards.
- Take out-of-hours calls when required to resolve operational issues.
- Go out on delivery routes when needed to support the team and maintain service levels.
- Experience in transport/logistics and knowledge of driver legislation (LGV/HGV).
- Strong understanding of compliance and attention to detail.
- Ability to build positive relationships and work under pressure.
- Solutions-driven with a focus on cost and service KPIs.
- Excellent communication and numerical skills.
- Driving Licence
Hours
40
Benefits
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free parking
- Birthday off after a year
- Holiday purchase scheme so you can get that work life balance
- Staff discount scheme
- Autonomy to make a difference!
Depot Supervisor in Bristol employer: Buy It Direct
At Buy It Direct, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. As an On Site Logistics Continuous Improvement Lead, you will benefit from our commitment to employee development through tailored training programmes and career progression opportunities. Located in the heart of the UK logistics sector, our team thrives on a culture of continuous improvement, making it an exciting place for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
