Depot Supervisor Cover – Multi-Site Coverage

LF&E Temperature Controlled Logistics; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Overtime pay

Career progression

Full training

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

LF&E Temperature Controlled Logistics is seeking an experienced Cover Depot Supervisor to provide operational leadership across depots in the South of England, with travel between sites including Welwyn Garden City. You will lead pharmaceutical delivery teams, manage driver rotas, and ensure GDP/MHRA compliance and Health & Safety standards.

The role requires effective communication and problem-solving to keep patient deliveries on time.

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.
• Willingness to travel between sites and cover across depots.
• Full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Right to work in the UK.
• IT-literate and comfortable using operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot teams and act as main point of contact.
• Manage driver rotas, holidays, sickness and attendance.
• Oversee daily dispatch, route planning and driver hours.
• Ensure vehicles are checked, safe and roadworthy.
• Support recruitment, inductions, training and reviews.
• Manage depot and warehouse activities where applicable.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain pharmaceutical compliance.
• Support investigations, complaints and HR processes.
• Work with Senior Management and Quality teams to achieve KPIs and maintain compliance.
• Provide driving cover when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

Operational systems

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?

Join LF&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

• 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.

Please Note:

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