Job Description

Depot & Transport Manager

Location:

East London (E3), Fully on-site

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

40,000 to 45,000

Schedule:

5 shifts per week, with a flexible rota between Sunday night and Friday, aligned to depot operations.

Hours:

40 p/week

About Us

Jones Bros is a proud, family-run business delivering fresh milk and produce to businesses and schools across London. Founded in 1877, we've built our reputation on service, quality, and strong community relationships.

Following our recent move to a new facility, we're looking for a hands-on Depot & Transport Manager to help drive the next phase of growth at our East London depot.

This is a lead-from-the-front role, ideal for an experienced Depot Manager or a strong Supervisor ready to take the next step. You'll work closely with our Operations Manager and take ownership of day-to-day depot and transport operations, leading a team Supervisors, Picking, and Delivery teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a long-established business that values loyalty, teamwork, and doing things the right way.

Is This You?

A proactive, people-focused leader who enjoys real ownership Experienced in depot, transport or warehouse operations Confident managing drivers, pickers and supervisors Organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-driven Holds a UK manual driving licence Comfortable using Excel, Outlook and Word Leads by example, gets stuck in when needed, and creates a positive, productive environment

What will you be doing?

Operations and Depot Management

Plan shifts, labour and resources with supervisors to meet daily targets Ensure stock is received, stored correctly and discrepancies resolved Monitor and report depot KPIs and drive continuous improvement Maintain accurate, compliant operational documentation Manage smooth handovers and escalate service issues where required

Transport & Fleet Management

Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and maintained Plan delivery waves aligned to picking and customer requirements Maintain transport logs, defect reporting and compliance records Understand customer routes, expectations and service standard People Leadership Lead, motivate and develop supervisors, pickers and drivers Conduct 1-to-1s, performance reviews and basic HR processes Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members Ensure the depot is always audit-ready (health & safety, transport and food safety

Commercial Awareness

Support the Operations Manager by monitoring and reporting key depot costs such as labour hours, fuel usage and maintenance Identify operational efficiencies and service improvements within the depot Act as the day-to-day liaison between depot operations, customer care and management Support system, process and operational improvements as the business continues to grow

What You'll Bring

Proven team leadership experience (depot, transport, warehouse or similar) Knowledge of B2B delivery operations and fleet compliance Experience with performance management and people development Strong organisation and time management skills A hands-on, accountable mindset, happy to roll sleeves up when needed

Why Join Jones Bros?

Take ownership of a key depot in a growing, stable business Work from a new facility that supports growth and efficiency Join a close-knit, values-driven team where your voice matters Be part of a company with nearly 150 years of heritage Company Pension

If this sounds like a good fit. Please apply now!

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Experience:

Warehouse Management/Supervising: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence, for driving in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person