Booker • Unit 14, Patchway Trading estate, Bristol, United Kingdom • Apply by 21-May-2025 About the role
As a Depot Supervisor at Venus Wine and Spirit Merchants PLC, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of depot staff to ensure seamless Delivery operation. Your role includes organising work schedules, assigning tasks, and maintaining exceptional standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency. You will provide coaching and support to team members, monitor their progress, and foster a productive and collaborative working environment to achieve both daily and long-term objectives.
What is in it for you
1. Employee discounts after 3 months, such as:
2. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
3. A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
4. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
5. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
You will be responsible for
6. Team Leadership: Develop, coach, and support a warehouse team to achieve operational targets.
7. Scheduling and Coordination: Create and manage work schedules, organise daily picking requirements, and ensure fair distribution of workloads.
8. Operational Excellence: Implement timelines, monitor progress, and encourage adherence to high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.
9. Health and Safety Compliance: Follow and enforce all health and safety procedures and company policies.
10. Equipment Management: Ensure proper use and reporting of warehouse equipment and PPE.
You will need
11. Proven experience in a warehouse or Delivery leadership role.
12. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
13. Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
14. Knowledge of health and safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.
15. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.