Day Shift Supervisor

ao.com; Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Day Shift Supervisor to ensure optimal operation of their warehouse and support delivery logistics. This full-time role involves managing vehicle compliance, building relationships with the team, and addressing operational challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills as well as an understanding of transport legislation, contributing to a smooth running of daily shifts.

Benefits

31 days holiday

At least 5% contribution pension scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Make a difference days

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in transport logistics required.
• Able to make decisions independently during absence of manager.
• Competent in communication both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily reports for the Depot Manager.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle security and legislation.
• Handle communication with drivers regarding their queries.

Skills

Understanding of transport legislation

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our Day Shift Supervisors 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: £26,520.14 per annum
• Hours: 5 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off (40 hours per week)
• Start and finish time: 1pm - 10pm
• Job Type: Full time and permanent contract
• Location: Unit H/J Fort Wallington Industrial Estate, Military Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO16 8TT

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
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Expression of wish service
• Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Share-save Scheme

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