Full job descriptionJob Title: Depot Supervisor
Location: Bristol
Salary: £36,000
Shift:10:00am to 7.30pm


About The Role:Join Buy It Direct as a Depot Supervisor at our new Bristol depot. This hands-on role will see you managing daily operations while supporting your team with loading and unloading, ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and safely. You’ll also drive high-quality service and operational excellence across the Southwest.


Key Responsibilities:*Manage on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance and re-deliveries.

*Lead, coach, and support your team.

*Support loading/unloading processes and ensure vehicles are loaded safely and correctly.

*Handle return-to-work assessments and absence reviews.

*Work with HR on compliance, including investigations, PDPs, and disciplinary actions.

*Oversee holidays, staffing, inductions, and training.

*Manage timesheets, liaise with agencies, and maintain SOPs.

*Investigate customer complaints and oversee site maintenance.

*Implement operational improvements, reduce costs, and maintain Health and Safety standards.

*Take out-of-hours calls when required to resolve operational issues.

*Go out on delivery routes when needed to support the team and maintain service levels.



Essential Skills:*Experience in transport/logistics and knowledge of driver legislation (LGV/HGV).

*Strong understanding of compliance and attention to detail.

*Ability to build positive relationships and work under pressure.

*Solutions-driven with a focus on cost and service KPIs.

*Excellent communication and numerical skills.

*Driving Licence



If you’re ready to lead, get hands-on with your team, and make a real difference, apply now and join us in Bristol!