Depot Shift Supervisor

AO RETAIL LIMITED; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

At least 5% contribution pension

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adop

Expression of wish service

Make a difference days (x2 fully paid)

Share‑save Scheme

Job summary

AO is seeking a Depot Supervisor to keep our warehouse running smoothly in Basildon. You will ensure vehicles are compliant with transport legislation, support Drivers, and collaborate with Quality and People teams to maintain high performance across daily depot activities.

Your role involves hands‑on oversight in a self‑loading depot, reporting to the Depot Manager, and making quick, independent decisions when needed to keep deliveries on schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
• Ability to build positive relationships under pressure.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily in‑house reports for the Depot Manager.
• Check all vehicles leaving the depot meet transport legislation and security requirements.
• Ensure all members (employed and self‑employed) comply with training standards.
• Conduct alcohol testing when required.
• Communicate professionally with Drivers, resolving queries promptly.
• Carry out transport debriefing for vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs.
• Manage transhipping and reloads effectively.
• Challenge vehicle issues or damages with Drivers.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager to maintain performance and service.
• React quickly to information and solve problems independently.

Skills

Transport legislation

Logistics operations

Relationship building

Decision making

Communication

Excel

Job description

AO is seeking a Depot Supervisor to keep our warehouse running smoothly in Basildon. You will ensure vehicles are compliant with transport legislation, support Drivers, and collaborate with Quality and People teams to maintain high performance across daily depot activities.

Your role involves hands‑on oversight in a self‑loading depot, reporting to the Depot Manager, and making quick, independent decisions when needed to keep deliveries on schedule.