Assistant Operations Manager – Depot & Safety Lead

ABP Food Group & Affiliates; Cannock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

BUPA Medical Cash Plan

Life Assurance

22 Days' Holiday (rising with service)

Job summary

Olleco in Cannock, Midlands West, is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support drivers and the depot’s smooth running. The role emphasizes safety, training, administration and compliance within a growing, planet-positive business.

You’ll back the team with induction and refresher training, contribute to daily checks and licensing compliance, and help promote a proactive safety culture while developing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely certification or willingness to acquire it.
• Strong administrative skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in transport or logistics is preferred.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, training and assistance to Olleco drivers.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Midlands West depot.
• Focus on health & safety, safety procedures, compliance, maintenance, training, administration and rounds.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed and defects reported.
• Support in induction and refresher training; assist with licence checks and paperwork.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Transport/logistics experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Olleco in Cannock, Midlands West, is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support drivers and the depot’s smooth running. The role emphasizes safety, training, administration and compliance within a growing, planet-positive business.

You’ll back the team with induction and refresher training, contribute to daily checks and licensing compliance, and help promote a proactive safety culture while developing your career in a dynamic environment.