Branch Supervisor

Monday to Friday, Full-time, Permanent, £40k, Flexible Hours, Paid Overtime, Training & Development, Stable Long-Term Opportunity

Due to internal promotion an experienced Branch Supervisor is required to lead the day-to-day operations of a large, fast-paced branch and yard within a long-established, forward-thinking business. Supporting a growing customer base, you will oversee stock movements, team performance and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety, organisation and customer service. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will lead, motivate and develop the branch team, ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent service delivery.

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, easily commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Leek, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Sandbach, Middlewich, Kidsgrove, Alsager, Cheadle, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Derby and surrounding areas.

• £40,000 salary
• Flexible working hours (7:00am-4:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm)
• Paid overtime available
• Permanent, stable opportunity
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and well-established business
• Opportunity to join a growing company with an excellent industry reputation

• Managing the day-to-day operations
• Leading, motivating and developing a team
• Working closely with the Commercial Manager to plan daily workloads and allocate resources
• Overseeing goods receipt, storage, stock control and customer order dispatch
• Coordinating deliveries from multiple suppliers and ensuring accurate stock management
• Managing the picking, loading and dispatch of customer orders to meet delivery schedules
• Maintaining high standards of branch organisation, housekeeping and operational efficiency
• Conducting stock counts, monitoring stock rotation and minimising product damage
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Supporting seasonal operational planning and managing peak trading periods
• Providing training, coaching and ongoing support to team members
• Operating a forklift when required
• Managing first-line disciplinary and performance management activities

• Previous experience as a Branch Supervisor, Branch Manager, Yard Supervisor, Yard Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, Depot Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing busy branch, yard, warehouse or distribution operations
• Proven stock control and inventory management experience
  
  Good understanding of Health & Safety within an operational environment
• Valid forklift licence
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment
• Good IT and stock management systems experience (Kerridge experience advantageous)
• Proactive, hands-on management style with excellent communication skills