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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?
1. A proactive leader who thrives on ownership and making a real impact
2. Experienced in leading small teams – or a seasoned supervisor ready for the next step
3. Focused on performance, efficiency, and developing people
4. Confident managing B2B deliveries, fleet compliance, and daily logistics
5. Holds a valid UK manual driving licence and is comfortable with Excel, Outlook, and Word
6. Leads by example, gets stuck in when needed, and creates a positive, productive environment
What You’ll Be Doing
Operations Management
1. Oversee and be accountable for the end-to-end evening picking operation
2. Work closely with supervisors to plan shifts, manage resources, and meet daily targets
3. Ensure all stock is received, stored, and discrepancies reported within agreed SLAs
4. Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the depot
5. Maintain accurate and compliant operational documentation
6. Manage the night-to-day handover process, escalating any issues to customer care
Transport & Fleet Management
1. Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant, and regularly maintained
2. Plan delivery waves in line with picking and customer needs, ensuring safe yard practices
3. Understand customer routes and expectations thoroughly
4. Lead, motivate, and support supervisors, pickers, and delivery drivers
5. Conduct team reviews, regular 1-to-1s, and training to uphold high standards
6. Ensure depot is always audit-ready (health & safety, transport compliance, etc.)
7. Ensure depot health & safety policies and SSOWs are followed by staff
8. Support recruitment for drivers, pickers, and depot staff as needed
9. Oversee onboarding, induction, and training of new team members
10. Report depot KPIs directly to the Operations Manager
What You’ll Bring
1. Strong team management and leadership skills
2. Experience with performance management (PDPs, 1-to-1s, basic HR practices)
3. A hands-on, solution-focused mindset
4. Excellent time management and organisation
5. Knowledge of logistics, B2B delivery, and fleet compliance
Why Join Us?
1. Join a close-knit, growing team where your input truly matters
2. Take ownership of a key site and play a leading role in its success
3. Be part of a stable, fast-growing company with nearly 150 years of history
4. 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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