Job Description

Depot & Transport Manager

Location:

East London E3 (Fully Onsite)

Hours:

40hrs p/week

Schedule:

Sunday-Friday (day/evening/lates - flexible approach to support all operational teams)

Salary:

35,000-45,000 per annum (includes 10% OTE performance bonus)

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?

A proactive leader who thrives on ownership and making a real impact

Experienced in leading small teams - or a seasoned supervisor ready for the next step

Focused on performance, efficiency, and developing people

Confident managing B2B deliveries, fleet compliance, and daily logistics

Holds a valid UK manual driving licence and is comfortable with Excel, Outlook, and Word

Leads by example, gets stuck in when needed, and creates a positive, productive environment

What You'll Be Doing

Operations Management

Oversee and be accountable for the end-to-end evening picking operation

Work closely with supervisors to plan shifts, manage resources, and meet daily targets

Ensure all stock is received, stored, and discrepancies reported within agreed SLAs

Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the depot

Maintain accurate and compliant operational documentation

Manage the night-to-day handover process, escalating any issues to customer care

Transport & Fleet Management

Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant, and regularly maintained

Plan delivery waves in line with picking and customer needs, ensuring safe yard practices

Maintain detailed, accurate transport records

Understand customer routes and expectations thoroughly

Team Leadership

Lead, motivate, and support supervisors, pickers, and delivery drivers

Conduct team reviews, regular 1-to-1s, and training to uphold high standards

Ensure depot is always audit-ready (health & safety, transport compliance, etc.).

Ensure depot health & safety policies and SSOWs are followed by staff

Support recruitment for drivers, pickers, and depot staff as needed.

Oversee onboarding, induction, and training of new team members.

Report depot KPIs directly to the Operations Manager

What You'll Bring

Strong team management and leadership skills

Experience with performance management (PDPs, 1-to-1s, basic HR practices)

A hands-on, solution-focused mindset

Excellent time management and organisation

Knowledge of logistics, B2B delivery, and fleet compliance

Why Join Us?

Join a close-knit, growing team where your input truly matters

Take ownership of a key site and play a leading role in its success

Be part of a stable, fast-growing company with nearly 150 years of history

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.

Others to consider:

1. Budget & Cost Management

Monitor depot-related expenses (e.g. fuel, maintenance, labour hours).

Work with finance to manage depot budgets and track cost efficiencies.

Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.

3. Systems & Technology

Use and improve warehouse management or route optimisation software.

Contribute to any tech implementation or upgrades related to transport/logistics.

Ensure staff are trained and compliant with systems and processes.

4. Cross-Team Collaboration

Act as the key liaison between operations, customer care, sales, and warehouse.

Communicate proactively with other depots or business units if applicable.

5. Risk Management & Compliance

Conduct regular risk assessments.

Ensure depot is audit-ready at all times (health & safety, transport compliance, etc.).

Stay up to date with industry regulations (e.g., driver hours, vehicle maintenance logs, food safety if relevant).

6. Customer-Facing Escalations

Be the point of contact for any high-level delivery or service issues.

Work closely with the customer care team to resolve problems quickly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Quarterly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Night shift
Experience:

Warehouse Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person