Depot Supervisor

Hutchinsons is a progressive, family-owned national business founded over 80 years ago. Over 200 agronomists are dedicated to supporting farmer clients in producing high qualify, profitable crops responsibly and sustainably. Our Butterwick depot wishes to recruit a new Depot Supervisor to support the distribution team.

We are looking for an individual with previous experience within a dedicated Depot Supervisor role managing the stock and customer liaison from the Butterwick Depot.

Essential

• Excellent understanding of customer care
• Attention to detail with excellent accuracy
• Enthusiastic attitude and self-motivated
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Well-developed communication, organisational and team working skills
• Ability to be pro-active and self-motivated
• Confident in solving problems
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a highly seasonal business
• Agricultural background preferred but not essential
• Chemical supply warehousing experience is desirable
• Ability to reliably commute to site
• Ability to work additional hours during the peak season

Role Specific Responsibilities

Storage & Distribution

• Oversee storage & stock management of products from the depot and provide excellent customer service.
• Overall responsibility for stock, including accuracy, stock checks and planning.
• Liaise with customers and colleagues (including sales staff, other depots, administration).
• Evaluate improvements in efficiency, resource utilisation, seasonal variations in requirements – whilst maintaining excellence in customer service.
• Provide guidance on day-to-day issues as required.
• Ensure properties and vehicles, including forklifts, are properly maintained and comply with legislative requirements.
• Cost awareness and influence in combination with Operations Management Team.
• Working alongside the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site compliance, covering health and safety, road haulage and other specialist areas.

You will be working for a well-established company, offering a stable and supportive working environment along with opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Butterwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with chemical supplies?
• What is your current notice period (if applicable)
• Do you have previous team management experience?

Work Location: In person