Depot & Transport Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on Depot & Transport Manager to lead their East London depot. This role involves overseeing the entire evening picking operation, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on performance and efficiency while fostering a positive workplace culture. With nearly 150 years of history, this growing company offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of a key site and make a significant impact. If you’re ready to step up and lead a close-knit team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Brand-New Facility

Stable Company with History

Qualifications

• Proactive leader with strong team management and logistics experience.
• Hands-on approach to operations and fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening picking operations and manage resources efficiently.
• Ensure compliance and safety of vehicles and depot operations.

Skills

Team Management

Performance Management

Logistics Knowledge

B2B Delivery Management

Time Management

Solution-Focused Mindset

Education

Valid UK Manual Driving Licence

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Schedule: Sunday–Friday (day/evening/lates – flexible approach to support all operational teams)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Direct Reports: Currently 2 Supervisors, plus Picking & Delivery Teams

About Us

At Jones Bros, we’re a proud family-run business that’s been delivering the freshest milk and produce to London and the surrounding areas since 1877.

We’re built on strong values – community, quality, and service. Our teams are like family, and we treat our customers the same way. With our recent move into new premises, we’re growing fast and looking for a hands-on Depot & Transport Manager to lead from the front and take our East London depot to the next level.

Is This You?

1. A proactive leader who thrives on ownership and making a real impact
2. Experienced in leading small teams – or a seasoned supervisor ready for the next step
3. Focused on performance, efficiency, and developing people
4. Confident managing B2B deliveries, fleet compliance, and daily logistics
5. Holds a valid UK manual driving licence and is comfortable with Excel, Outlook, and Word
6. Leads by example, gets stuck in when needed, and creates a positive, productive environment

What You’ll Be Doing

Operations Management

1. Oversee and be accountable for the end-to-end evening picking operation
2. Work closely with supervisors to plan shifts, manage resources, and meet daily targets
3. Ensure all stock is received, stored, and discrepancies reported within agreed SLAs
4. Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the depot
5. Maintain accurate and compliant operational documentation
6. Manage the night-to-day handover process, escalating any issues to customer care

Transport & Fleet Management

1. Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant, and regularly maintained
2. Plan delivery waves in line with picking and customer needs, ensuring safe yard practices
3. Understand customer routes and expectations thoroughly
4. Lead, motivate, and support supervisors, pickers, and delivery drivers
5. Conduct team reviews, regular 1-to-1s, and training to uphold high standards
6. Ensure depot is always audit-ready (health & safety, transport compliance, etc.)
7. Ensure depot health & safety policies and SSOWs are followed by staff
8. Support recruitment for drivers, pickers, and depot staff as needed
9. Oversee onboarding, induction, and training of new team members
10. Report depot KPIs directly to the Operations Manager

What You’ll Bring

1. Strong team management and leadership skills
2. Experience with performance management (PDPs, 1-to-1s, basic HR practices)
3. A hands-on, solution-focused mindset
4. Excellent time management and organisation
5. Knowledge of logistics, B2B delivery, and fleet compliance

Why Join Us?

1. Join a close-knit, growing team where your input truly matters
2. Take ownership of a key site and play a leading role in its success
3. Be part of a stable, fast-growing company with nearly 150 years of history
4. Work from a brand-new facility designed with growth in mind

Sound like a good fit?

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.