Driver Hire are working with our client in the Faversham area to recruit for a permanent position as a Depot Supervisor. Our client are a supplier and distributor of crop protection products to the farming community in the South East.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0600 start, average 10 hour shift during peak season
Benefits of working as a Depot Supervisor:
- 25 days a/l + BH, company bonus scheme, company pension, onsite parking, company phone
- Flexible start and finish times in off peak season
- Varied workload
The position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and independent worker to thrive in a varied environment that can be very fast paced during peak seasons, working to next business day delivery schedules. You will enjoy a combination of being on your feet and getting involved in physical work loading and palletising goods along with office-based and managerial tasks.
You will be part of a small team where your duties and workload will vary from day to day, working closely with drivers within the business to support them with loading/unloading vehicles, route planning and sometimes taking on driving for the day.
Responsibilities of being Depot Supervisor:
- Assist with planning drivers’ delivery routes
- Prepare customer order collections and load vehicles with counterbalance forklift
- Communicate with drivers and head office throughout the day
- Assist with large customer meetings in quieter periods
- Health and Safety and Compliance tasks
- Security/key holder
Requirements to be Depot Supervisor:
- Forklift experience
- Cat B licence, Cat C1 desirable but not essential
- Able to complete manual handling tasks, moving goods 20-25kg
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Supervisory experience preferred
This position is available immediately subject to successful interview process.
If you are interested in hearing more, please apply online and we will be in touch to discuss further.