Transport Supervisor / Stock Controller

Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent supplier of timber, fencing and building materials.

With over 35 branches and 700+ colleagues across London and the South East, we deliver quality products, expert advice and excellent customer service. We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor / Stock Controller to be based at our Wandsworth branch to join a busy local team that supports trade and retail customers.

Position Overview

We are looking for an organised, safety-focused and customer-oriented Transport Supervisor / Stock Controller to manage transport operations and maintain accurate stock control at our Wandsworth branch on a permanent basis. This role is responsible for supervising drivers and warehouse colleagues, coordinating daily deliveries and collections, ensuring timely and accurate fulfilment of customer orders, and maintaining high standards of health & safety and stock accuracy. The successful candidate will combine hands-on operational capability with strong organisational and people management skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day transport operations including scheduling drivers, allocating loads, monitoring vehicle utilisation and ensuring on-time delivery of customer orders.
• Manage stock control processes across the branch: oversee goods inwards, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch to maintain stock accuracy and availability.
• Coordinate with sales, branch and warehouse teams to prioritise urgent orders, manage order changes and resolve delivery exceptions promptly.
• Supervise, coach and develop drivers and warehouse staff, including allocating tasks, managing rotas and ensuring appropriate training, competence and licence checks are in place.
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of branch vehicles and mechanical handling equipment; ensure operators are authorised and inspections and daily vehicle checks are completed.
• Complete and review relevant paperwork and electronic records accurately, including delivery notes, mileage records, vehicle defect reports and stock movement records.
• Conduct regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigate and report discrepancies, and assist with physical inventories as required.
• Ensure loads are secured correctly and comply with load restraint and road safety regulations; brief drivers on route planning and safe driving practices.
• Maintain yard and warehouse presentation and safe working areas, ensuring goods are stored safely to prevent damage and minimise risk to colleagues and customers.
• Implement and enforce health & safety procedures, report hazards or incidents immediately and take corrective action to reduce risk.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs or improve customer service and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager to support branch performance and customer satisfaction.