Depot Supervisor

Make a Difference on the Open Road!

Are you passionate about driving and making a positive impact on people’s lives? Join LF&E, one of the UK’s leading healthcare logistics providers. Since 2008, we’ve been a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry, delivering vital medication to homes and pharmacies on behalf of major corporate organisations and NHS Trusts, helping to improve the lives of patients across the country.

About LF&E:

• Established in 2008
• 20 sites across the UK
• 300+ employees
• Specialists in temperature-controlled healthcare logistics
• Trusted by public and private healthcare sectors, including pharmaceutical, medical, and clinical trial providers

Originally a small family-run business, LF&E has grown into a national leader in specialist pharmaceutical delivery services.

As our Depot Supervisor, you’ll take the lead at the depot, overseeing daily operations and supporting a dedicated team of multi-drop pharmaceutical delivery drivers. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt across patient care every day.

Role Details:

• 45 hours per week (5–6 days), Monday to Friday

• Shift times are 06:00 am - 15:00 pm with reasonable overtime expected 

• 30 minute lunch break 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting a team of delivery drivers
• Overseeing daily dispatch, route planning, and depot operations
• Ensuring compliance with GDP, MHRA standards, and company SOPs
• Managing rotas, holidays, absence, and staff development
• Collaborating with senior management to meet KPIs and service targets
• Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining depot safety and cleanliness
• Leading on recruitment, inductions, and new-starter training
• Providing driving cover when required

Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory or transport management role
• Experience managing drivers and fleet logistics
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety (GDP/MHRA knowledge advantageous)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong geographical knowledge
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Full UK manual Driving Licence with no more than 6 points
• Subject to DBS and reference checks
• Must have the right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• The starting salary for this position is £33,321.60 per annum, increasing to £37,323 per annum upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Over-Time pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Uniform and full training included
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Make a real impact in your logistics career.

If you’re ready to take the next step and want a role where your leadership supports essential healthcare delivery across the UK, we want to hear from you.

Please Note: If you have any criminal convictions, please inform us at the interview stage.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will be in touch shortly.