Job Description

Depot Intake Supervisor (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: Bradford Depot, BD2 1AZ
Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 per year (depending on experience)

About Us

British Wool represents 30,000 members across the UK, collecting, grading and marketing wool on their behalf. We are committed to supporting farmers and ensuring their wool reaches markets effectively and efficiently.

We are now looking for a Depot Intake Supervisor to join our Operations team at the Bradford depot. This is a permanent, full-time position (39 hours per week) offering a varied and rewarding role within a supportive team.

The Role

As Depot Intake Supervisor, you will co-ordinate deliveries into the grading depot and support the wider administration of depot operations. You will play a key role in working with farmers, collection centres, and hauliers to maximise the volume of wool handled and provide excellent service to British Wool members.

You will also support the depot manager in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and contribute to the wider work of the Member Engagement team.

Key Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate deliveries into the grading depot and maintain accurate records.

Work with hauliers and Collection Centres to provide an efficient wool collection service.

Communicate with farmers and members, handling queries and encouraging them to market their wool through British Wool.

Support depot operations, including stock records, invoicing, Health & Safety compliance, and staff attendance monitoring.

Provide administrative support to the depot manager and reciprocal phone cover for other depots as needed.

Champion safe working practices across the depot.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Excellent communication, planning, and administrative skills with an enthusiastic approach.

Confident telephone manner with the ability to engage farmers and members.

Hands-on and practical approach, with willingness to support operations as needed.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable (but not essential):

Forklift Truck licence.

Knowledge of Health & Safety in an operational environment.

What We Offer:

Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 depending on experience.

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after two years' continuous service).

Contributory pension scheme (with salary sacrifice option).

Cycle to Work scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Holiday purchase scheme.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Sarah Kershaw at Sarahkershaw@britishwool.org.uk, or to British Wool, Sarah Kershaw, Human Resources, Sidings Close, Bradford, BD2 1AZ.

Applicants are encouraged to visit www.britishwool.org.uk to review the full job description and learn more about our organisation and cultures.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide two employer references prior to

appointment.

Closing Date: Friday 10th October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person