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