Assistant Depot Supervisor Luton

ao.com; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading appliance retailer in Luton is looking for an Assistant Depot Supervisor to ensure smooth warehouse operations and timely delivery of appliances. You will manage vehicle compliance, supervise logistics activities, and support the team in achieving high service standards. The role requires strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of transport legislation. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

31 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave packages

Two fully paid charity days

Exclusive ticket access to events

Qualifications

• Able to make decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager.
• Able to manage vehicle issues or damages effectively.
• Capable of conducting alcohol testing when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the warehouse and delivery schedules.
• Complete daily reports for the Depot Manager.
• Manage the transhipping and reloads efficiently.

Skills

Understanding transport legislation

Building good relationships

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Competent use of Microsoft, particularly Excel

Job description

Our Assistant Depot Supervisor will ensure that our warehouse operation always runs smoothly and that each one of our customers receives their appliance on time, every time. You will be responsible for ensuring that our delivery and installation runs are prepped to go out each morning and supported via tracking any issues which may arise throughout the day.

A hands-on approach is required to support our self-loading depot and you will ensure that all our vehicles are road worthy, legal and compliant whilst providing on-going support to our Drivers, Quality and People teams.

• Salary: £25,563.20 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift pattern: working 4am-1pm and 1pm-10pm
• Job Type: Full time and permanent contract

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Complete in-house reports for the Depot Manager daily
• Check that all vehicles leaving the depot are secure and meet required transport legislation requirements
• Ensure that all members of the team both employed and self-employed are complying with the training that they have received
• Complete alcohol testing when required
• Communicate with our Drivers, handling any queries efficiently and in a professional manner
• Transport Debriefing duties of vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs
• Take responsibility for managing the transhipping and reloads

A Few Things About You

• Understand transport legislation and logistics operation
• Able to build good relationships with people even when under pressure
• Challenge any vehicle issues or damages with our Drivers
• Able to make decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager to drive performance and service
• React quickly to information and be able to solve problems independently
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Competent use of Microsoft, particularly Excel
• 31 days holiday
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Make a difference day (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.