Assistant Depot Supervisor (Days)

ao.com; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Supervisor, where you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries. This position involves managing drivers, ensuring vehicle compliance, and fostering a safe working environment. With a focus on team leadership and communication, you'll be at the heart of operations, driving success in logistics and distribution. Enjoy a supportive work culture with benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

5% Pension Contribution

Enhanced Maternity Package

Enhanced Paternity Package

Make a Difference Days

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role is essential.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and vehicle compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and manage a team of Drivers and vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with training and transport legislation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Transport Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Logistics Management

Tools

Warehouse Software

Transport Management Systems

Job description

You will work closely with our Depot Supervisor daily to help ensure that our Out base runs smoothly and that each of our customers receives their appliance on time, every time. You will be a point of contact for our Self-Employed Drivers and another member of the site operation team.

Hours: 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off, 1pm - 10pm (average 40 hours per week)

Job Type: Full-time and permanent contract

Location: Unit H/J, Fort Wallington Industrial Estate, Military Road, Fareham, PO16 8TT

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

Our Assistant Supervisor will support the operation, including our team of Drivers and fleet of vehicles. You will ensure all vehicles are roadworthy, legal, and compliant. You will work alongside our Quality & People and Development team to support your depot and uphold our company values. Your daily tasks will include:

• Completing in-house reports to provide data required by the Regional Manager and Head Office daily.
• Checking that all vehicles leaving the Out base are secure and meet transport legislation requirements.
• Ensuring all Employees comply with training to provide a safe working environment.
• Completing alcohol testing when required.
• Communicating with Self-Employed Drivers, handling queries professionally and efficiently.
• Managing transhipping and reloads.
• Training new starters on Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety.
• Conducting team briefings on a daily/weekly basis.

A Few Things About You

• Previous experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role.
• Management of teams.
• Awareness of Transport, Logistics, Distribution, or Warehousing environments.
• Knowledge of transport legislation and vehicle compliance.
• Proficiency in PC, including warehouse software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel at intermediate or advanced levels.
• Experience with in-house transport management systems is an advantage.

A Bit About Us

Founded in 2000, we have achieved significant growth and success, launching in new territories across Europe. Our goal is to be the best electrical retailer in Europe. We value boldness, innovation, caring for people, and having fun along the way.

Our benefits include:

• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Packages
• Expression of wish service
• Make a difference days (two fully paid charity days per year)

For all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.