Depot Supervisor

LF&E; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Uniform and full training included

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

LF&E is recruiting a Depot Supervisor in the UK to lead a team of delivery drivers and oversee daily depot operations, ensuring accurate and timely life-changing medication delivery. You will drive route planning, safety checks, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years in supervision or transport management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. A UK driving licence with up to 6 points is essential, with career progression opportunities and

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or transport management role.
• Experience managing drivers and fleet logistics.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety (GDP/MHRA knowledge advantageous).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong geographical knowledge.
• Full UK manual Driving Licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of delivery drivers.
• Overseeing daily dispatch, route planning, and depot operations.
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, MHRA standards, and company SOPs.
• Managing rotas, holidays, absence, and staff development.
• Collaborating with senior management to meet KPIs and service targets.
• Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining depot safety and cleanliness.
• Leading on recruitment, inductions, and new-starter training.
• Providing driving cover when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision making

Organisation

Problem solving

Pressure management

Geographical knowledge

Driving licence

Tools

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Lead a Team That Makes a Real Difference!

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for delivering exceptional service and building high-performing teams?

Join LF&E, one of the UK's leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we've grown from a family-run business into a nationwide organisation with 23 sites and more than 300 employees. We specialise in temperature-controlled healthcare logistics, ensuring vital medications reach patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers safely and on time.

About the Role

As a Depot Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operation runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Leading a team of drivers and supporting day-to-day depot activities, you’ll help maintain the high standards our customers rely on while ensuring life-changing medications reach patients accurately and on time.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced and rewarding environment where patient care is at the heart of everything we do. No two days are the same, making this the perfect role for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys leading and developing people, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

Your leadership, organisation, and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in driving operational success, supporting your team, and ensuring outstanding patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of delivery drivers
• Overseeing daily dispatch, route planning, and depot operations
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, MHRA standards, and company SOPs
• Managing rotas, holidays, absence, and staff development
• Collaborating with senior management to meet KPIs and service targets
• Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining depot safety and cleanliness
• Leading on recruitment, inductions, and new-starter training
• Providing driving cover when required

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or transport management role
• Experience managing drivers and fleet logistics
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety (GDP/MHRA knowledge advantageous)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Full UK manual Driving Licence with no more than 6 points

Working Hours

• 45 hours per week (5–6 days), Monday to Friday
• Shift times are 06:00 am - 15:00 pm with reasonable overtime expected

Benefits

• Company pension
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform and full training included
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you're looking to join a growing business where your contribution truly matters and where every delivery can make a difference to someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.

Please Note: If you have any criminal convictions, please inform us at the interview stage.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will be in touch shortly.