Depot Supervisor

ao.com; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

5% pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Enhanced family leave packages

Charity days

Job summary

ao.com is seeking a proactive Depot Supervisor in Luton to keep warehouse operations running smoothly and ensure timely delivery and installation runs.

You will oversee self-loading depot activities, verify vehicle roadworthiness, and support drivers and teams across departments. The role demands strong transport knowledge, communication skills, and quick problem solving.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee daily delivery and installation runs to ensure timely dispatch.
• Monitor operations throughout the day, resolving issues promptly to maintain service standards.
• Check all vehicles leaving the depot for security, legality, and compliance with transport legislation.
• Complete daily in-house reports for the Depot Manager.
• Support and guide drivers, handling queries professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct alcohol testing when required and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage transhipping and reloads to keep operations flowing smoothly.
• Debrief vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs, addressing any issues or damages.

Skills

Transport legislation

Logistics operations

Excel

Communication skills

Decision making

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role:

We’re looking for a proactive Depot Supervisor to keep our warehouse operations running smoothly and ensure every customer receives their appliance on time. You’ll take ownership of preparing delivery and installation runs each morning, monitoring progress throughout the day, and resolving any issues quickly and professionally.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll support our self-loading depot, ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant, and provide ongoing assistance to our Drivers, Quality, and People teams.

Salary: From £28,059.20 to £28,620.80 per annum( depending on experience)

Hours: 5 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off (40 hours per week)

Start and finish time: 4am-1pm and 1pm-10pm

Job Type: Permanent and Full time position

Location: Park Avenue Industrial Estate, Park Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BP

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing:

• Prepare and oversee daily delivery and installation runs to ensure timely dispatch.
• Monitor operations throughout the day, resolving issues promptly to maintain service standards.
• Check all vehicles leaving the depot for security, legality, and compliance with transport legislation.
• Complete daily in-house reports for the Depot Manager.
• Support and guide drivers, handling queries professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct alcohol testing when required and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage transhipping and reloads to keep operations flowing smoothly.
• Debrief vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs, addressing any issues or damages.

A Few Things About You:

• Strong understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
• Ability to build positive relationships under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Confident decision-making skills when the Depot Manager is unavailable.
• Quick problem-solving ability and adaptability to changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Our Benefits:

• 31 days holiday
• 5% contribution pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• 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