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.
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