Distribution Supervisor

Kingston Barnes Industrial; Bath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Industrial in Avonmouth is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to lead warehouse staff and HGV drivers, ensuring timber products are stored safely and delivered on time.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong organisation, and excellent communication, with a daytime, Mon–Fri shift and an immediate start. Benefit from a stable full-time position with a company pension and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in distribution/warehousing
• Experience with HGV drivers and routes
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Forklift license or CPC desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate warehouse operatives and HGV drivers
• Coordinate daily dispatch and deliveries
• Uphold health & safety standards across yard, warehouse and transport
• Oversee receiving, storage and picking of timber stock
• Ensure driver hours and tachograph compliance
• Handle day-to-day logistic challenges and customer queries

Skills

Team leadership

HGV logistics

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Forklift license

Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Working Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Job Vacancy: Distribution Supervisor

Location: Avonmouth

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Working Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Are you an experienced logistics professional looking for a hands-on leadership role? A leading distribution company based in Avonmouth is seeking a proactive and organised Distribution Supervisor to join our team.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our daily warehouse and transport operations, managing a dedicated team of warehouse staff and HGV drivers to ensure our high-quality timber products are stored safely and delivered to our customers on time.

Key Responsibilities

As our Distribution Supervisor, your day-to-day will involve:

Team Leadership: Supervising, motivating, and managing daily tasks for warehouse operatives and HGV Class 1 & 2 drivers.

Operational Oversight: Coordinating the daily dispatch and delivery schedules, ensuring vehicles are loaded safely, accurately, and on time.

Health & Safety: Maintaining a strict culture of health and safety across the yard, warehouse, and transport operations, ensuring full compliance with PPE, manual handling, and vehicle safety checks.

Inventory & Yard Management: Overseeing the receiving, storing, and picking of timber stock, maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient yard.

Compliance: Ensuring HGV drivers adhere to driver hours, tachograph regulations, and transport compliance legislation.

Problem Solving: Handling day-to-day logistical challenges, route adjustments, and customer service queries professionally.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Proven Experience: At least 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a distribution, warehousing, or yard environment (experience in building materials is a major plus).

Transport Knowledge: A strong understanding of HGV logistics, route planning, and driver compliance/hours regulations.

Strong Leadership Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, delegate, and gain the respect of a busy operational team.

Safety-First Mindset: Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications (Desirable): A valid forklift license (Counterbalance/Reach) or a transport manager CPC is highly advantageous but not essential.

Benefits & Shift Pattern

Salary: Up to £32,000 per year

Hours: stable, daytime shift of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (No weekend work!)

Immediate Start: If you are successful, we are ready for you to start straight away.

Company pension scheme.

On-site parking.