Assistant Depot Supervisor

AO; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Luton is seeking an Assistant Depot Supervisor to ensure efficient warehouse operations and compliance with transport legislation. This hands-on role involves managing vehicle readiness, supporting drivers, and maintaining operational standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to solve problems under pressure, and experience in logistics operations. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive benefits, including holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

31 days holiday

At least 5% contribution pension scheme

Enhanced family leave packages

Charity days

Exclusive ticket access to events

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to support warehouse operations.
• Able to make decisions independently in the absence of the Depot Manager.
• Experience in logistics or transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-house reports for the Depot Manager daily.
• Check that all vehicles leaving the depot meet transport legislation requirements.
• Manage transhipping and reloads efficiently.

Skills

Understanding of transport legislation

Good communication skills

Relationship building under pressure

Problem-solving

Competent use of Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role

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 roadworthy, 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
• Location : Park Avenue Industrial Estate, Park Avenue, Luton, LU3 3BP

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

Our Benefits

• 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.