Depot Supervisor Cover – Multi-Site Coverage

LF&E; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increase after probation

25 days + bank holidays

Company pension

Overtime pay

Career progression opportunities

Full training and uniform

Ongoing development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

LF&E is seeking an experienced supervisor to lead multi-site depot teams across the South of England. You will manage driver rotas, oversee dispatch and route planning, and ensure GDP, MHRA and health and safety compliance while providing cover for absences.

The role requires travel between sites, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to staffing, training and performance. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, transport or logistics role.
• Experience managing drivers and operational teams.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GDP/MHRA and Health & Safety is advantageous.
• Strong geographical knowledge and willingness to travel between sites.
• IT literate and comfortable using operational systems.
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• First Aid qualification desirable.
• Subject to DBS and reference checks.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating depot teams and acting as the main point of contact.
• Managing driver rotas, holidays, sickness and attendance.
• Overseeing daily dispatch, route planning and driver hours.
• Ensuring vehicles are checked, safe and roadworthy.
• Supporting recruitment, inductions, training and employee reviews.
• Managing depot and warehouse activities, where applicable.
• Monitoring temperatures and maintaining pharmaceutical compliance.
• Supporting investigations, complaints and HR processes.
• Working with Senior Management and Quality teams to achieve KPIs and maintain compliance.
• Providing driving cover when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Travel readiness

Tools

Route planning software

MS Office

Job description

Lead a Team That Makes a Real Difference!

Are you an experienced supervisor with a passion for leadership, logistics and delivering exceptional service?

JoinLF&E, one of the UK’s leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we’ve supported the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors by delivering vital medication safely and on time to patients, pharmacies and healthcare organisations across the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Cover Depot Supervisor to provide operational leadership and management cover across our depots in the South of England.

This is a roaming, multi-site role, covering Depot Supervisor absences including holidays and sickness, while also providing additional operational support when required.

Depot Locations

You may be required to provide cover across:

• Norwich, Wellingborough, Welwyn Garden City, High Wycombe, Basildon, Coulsdon, Redhill, Rochester, Salisbury and Corsham

The Role

You’ll lead teams of pharmaceutical multi-drop delivery drivers and oversee daily depot operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and in line with LF&E procedures, GDP, MHRA and Health & Safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating depot teams and acting as the main point of contact.
• Managing driver rotas, holidays, sickness and attendance.
• Overseeing daily dispatch, route planning and driver hours.
• Ensuring vehicles are checked, safe and roadworthy.
• Supporting recruitment, inductions, training and employee reviews.
• Managing depot and warehouse activities, where applicable.
• Monitoring temperatures and maintaining pharmaceutical compliance.
• Supporting investigations, complaints and HR processes.
• Working with Senior Management and Quality teams to achieve KPIs and maintain compliance.
• Providing driving cover when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory, transport or logistics role.
• Experience managing drivers and operational teams.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of GDP/MHRA and Health & Safety is advantageous.
• Strong geographical knowledge and willingness to travel between sites.
• IT literate and comfortable using operational systems.
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• First Aid qualification desirable.
• Subject to DBS and reference checks.
• Right to work in the UK.

Role Details

Hours: 45 hours per week

What We Offer

• Salary increase following successful probation
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Overtime pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Full training and uniform
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

Make a Difference

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor who enjoys variety, travel and leading different teams. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our healthcare delivery operation running smoothly and ensuring patients receive the medication they need, when they need it.

If you're ready for a varied leadership role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

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