Assistant Depot Supervisor (Days)

AO; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Depot Supervisor to ensure smooth operations at their Fareham depot. This full-time role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with transport legislation, and providing excellent communication with self-employed drivers. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will play a key role in training new staff and conducting daily reports. Join a company that values innovation and offers a fun work environment, along with competitive benefits including generous holidays and a pension contribution.

Benefits

31 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Packages

Make a Difference days

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Transport, Logistics, or Warehousing environments.

Responsibilities

• Completing in-house reports for the Regional Manager daily.
• Ensuring all vehicles comply with transport legislation.
• Training new starters on Health & Safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

Transport Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Warehouse Software Proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Transport Management Systems

PC Software

Job description

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Job Overview

About The Role

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 operation of the site.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Completing in-house reports for 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 for a safe working environment.
• Conducting alcohol testing as required.
• Communicating with Self-Employed Drivers, handling queries professionally.
• Managing transhipping and reloads.
• Training new starters on Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety.
• Conducting team briefings regularly.

About You

• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role.
• Management of teams.
• Knowledge of Transport, Logistics, Distribution, or Warehousing environments.
• Understanding of transport legislation and vehicle compliance.
• Proficiency in PC, warehouse software, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with transport management systems is an advantage.

About Us

Founded in 2000, AO has grown significantly, launching in new territories across Europe. We aim to be the best electrical retailer in Europe, driven by innovation, care for people, and a fun work environment.

Benefits include:

• 31 days holiday
• At least 5% pension contribution
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Packages
• Expression of Wish Service
• Make a Difference days (2 paid charity days per year)
• Share-save Scheme

Visit our AO Benefits page for more details.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail