Depot Supervisor

Partnership Recruiting; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing support

Sick pay

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting represents a well-established business operating a busy Grangemouth depot. We are seeking an experienced Depot Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the site.

This hands-on role suits someone with transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations experience who can work closely with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team to resolve issues and keep planned routes on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, fleet management or depot operations.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and attention to detail.
• HGV licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driver debriefs and review failed or delayed deliveries
• Identify, record and elevate vehicle defects and breakdowns
• Ensure depot paperwork and compliance checks are completed accurately
• Carry out daily depot, yard and vehicle walk-around checks
• Support daily transport planning, vehicle allocation and route changes
• Prepare and issue routes to drivers
• Deliver toolbox talks and operational updates
• Use transport management, telematics and route planning systems
• Complete depot audits, gate checks and scheduled vehicle inspections
• Produce and maintain driver, vehicle and fleet performance reports
• Coordinate with external vehicle, tyre and maintenance providers
• Provide cover for other members of the depot management team when required
• Support the wider depot operation and resolve day-to-day operational issues

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Systems experience

Depot operations knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Telematics

Route planning systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an established business with a busy depot operation in Grangemouth. They are looking for an experienced and proactive Depot Supervisor to support the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the site.

This is a hands-on operational role and would suit someone with experience in transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations who is comfortable working closely with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team.

You’ll play an important part in ensuring the depot runs smoothly, resolving operational issues and making sure vehicles, drivers and routes are ready for the following day.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct driver debriefs and review failed or delayed deliveries
• Identify, record and elevate vehicle defects and breakdowns
• Ensure depot paperwork and compliance checks are completed accurately
• Carry out daily depot, yard and vehicle walk-around checks
• Support daily transport planning, vehicle allocation and route changes
• Prepare and issue routes to drivers
• Deliver toolbox talks and operational updates
• Use transport management, telematics and route planning systems
• Complete depot audits, gate checks and scheduled vehicle inspections
• Produce and maintain driver, vehicle and fleet performance reports
• Coordinate with external vehicle, tyre and maintenance providers
• Provide cover for other members of the depot management team when required
• Support the wider depot operation and resolve day-to-day operational issues

About You

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet management or depot operations.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A good understanding of vehicle, driver and depot compliance
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Confidence dealing with drivers and making operational decisions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence using operational systems, data and reports
• Experience with transport management, telematics or route planning systems would be advantageous
• An HGV licence would be a strong advantage, particularly as there may occasionally be a requirement to move vehicles to and from external service providers

Package

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Sick pay

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation and take on a key role within a busy Grangemouth depot.

If you have experience in transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations and are looking for a hands-on supervisory position with plenty of responsibility, we’d be keen to hear from you.