Distribution Supervisor

Job Vacancy: Distribution Supervisor Location: Avonmouth Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum Working Hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: Immediate About the Role Are you an experienced logistics professional looking for a hands-on leadership role? A leading distribution company based in Avonmouth is seeking a proactive and organised Distribution Supervisor to join our team.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our daily warehouse and transport operations, managing a dedicated team of warehouse staff and HGV drivers to ensure our high-quality timber products are stored safely and delivered to our customers on time.

Key Responsibilities As our Distribution Supervisor, your day-to-day will involve: Team Leadership: Supervising, motivating, and managing daily tasks for warehouse operatives and HGV Class 1 & 2 drivers.

Operational Oversight: Coordinating the daily dispatch and delivery schedules, ensuring vehicles are loaded safely, accurately, and on time.

Health & Safety: Maintaining a strict culture of health and safety across the yard, warehouse, and transport operations, ensuring full compliance with PPE, manual handling, and vehicle safety checks.

Inventory & Yard Management: Overseeing the receiving, storing, and picking of timber stock, maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient yard.

Compliance: Ensuring HGV drivers adhere to driver hours, tachograph regulations, and transport compliance legislation.

Problem Solving: Handling day-to-day logistical challenges, route adjustments, and customer service queries professionally.

What We Are Looking For To be successful in this role, you should have: Proven Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a distribution, warehousing, or yard environment (experience in building materials is a major plus).

Transport Knowledge: A strong understanding of HGV logistics, route planning, and driver compliance/hours regulations.

Strong Leadership Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, delegate, and gain the respect of a busy operational team.

Safety-First Mindset: Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Qualifications (Desirable): A valid forklift license (Counterbalance/Reach) or a transport manager CPC is highly advantageous but not essential.

Benefits & Shift Pattern Salary: Up to £32,000 per year Hours: stable, daytime shift of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (No weekend work!) Immediate Start: If you are successful, we are ready for you to start straight away.

Company pension scheme.

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How to Apply If you are a reliable, hands-on supervisor ready to take charge of a busy distribution hub in Avonmouth, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.