Depot Operations Lead — Safe Loads & Team Support

AO; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 25,480 - 31,143; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

At least 5% contribution pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)

Share-save Scheme

Job summary

A prominent electrical retailer in Scotland is looking for an operational team member to ensure vehicle safety and compliance while supporting drivers. You'll be hands-on with loading, monitoring deliveries, and training new starters. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport compliance, clear communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. The role offers a full-time permanent contract with various benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare cashback.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of safe loading and transport compliance.
• Strong delivery-monitoring and quick problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting and training new starters.
• Clear, confident communication skills.
• Hands-on team player with task organization skills.
• Basic vehicle maintenance know-how.
• Customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every vehicle is loaded safely and compliant with transport rules.
• Monitor deliveries and address issues promptly.
• Support new starters in safe work systems and health & safety.
• Share daily priorities for clear team communication.
• Assist in task splitting and keep operations flowing.
• Conduct alcohol testing as required.
• Handle minor vehicle repairs and schedule services.
• Engage with drivers and resolve their inquiries.
• Tranship and reload vehicles efficiently.
• Complete reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Safe loading and transport compliance

Delivery-monitoring and problem-solving

Experience supporting and training new starters

Clear communication

Hands-on team player

Basic vehicle maintenance

Customer-focused approach

Job description

A prominent electrical retailer in Scotland is looking for an operational team member to ensure vehicle safety and compliance while supporting drivers. You'll be hands-on with loading, monitoring deliveries, and training new starters. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport compliance, clear communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. The role offers a full-time permanent contract with various benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare cashback.