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.

What's in it for you as a Branch Supervisor

• £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

Main responsibilities of the Branch Supervisor

• 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

Requirements for the Branch Supervisor

• 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

To apply for this Branch Supervisor role, we welcome applications from individuals with experience in branch operations, builders merchants, trade counters, yard management, warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, stock control, depot management or trade supply environments.

Please click the link and apply for this Branch Supervisor position.

Thank you

Fiona McSheffrey
E3 Recruitment