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. 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. On-site parking.

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.