Senior Warehouse Operative

AO; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,479 - 31,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

At least 5% contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Fully paid charity days

Exclusive ticket access to events

Job summary

AO is seeking a Depot Supervisor in Newport to oversee warehouse operations and manage delivery logistics. You will ensure that vehicles are compliant and effectively support a team of Drivers.

The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of transport legislation, coupled with the ability to monitor delivery performance.

Benefits include 31 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and exclusive event access.

Qualifications

• Ability to build good relationships under pressure.
• Capability to make decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager.
• Experience in supervising a team and managing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that warehouse operations run smoothly.
• Liaise with Drivers for effective delivery management.
• Monitor delivery performance throughout the day.
• Support training for new starters on safety procedures.
• Manage vehicle compliance and complete minor repairs.

Skills

Understanding of transport legislation

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Competent use of Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

About The Role Our Depot Supervisor will ensure that our warehouse operation always runs smoothly and that each one of our customers receives their appliance on time, every time. You’ll liaise closely with our Drivers and be responsible for the effective management of the loading, de-briefing and delivery of our appliances to our customers. You will ensure that all our vehicles are road worthy, legal and compliant within transport legislation and provide on-going support to our Drivers, Quality and People teams.

• Salary: £28,311.89 per annum
• Hours: 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off shift pattern / 40 hours per week
• Start/Finish times: 4am-1pm and 1pm-10pm
• Job Type: Permanent Contract

Here’s what you can expect to be doing

• Check that all vehicles leaving the depot are secure and meet required transport legislation requirements
• Monitor delivery performance throughout the day
• Support training for new starters to include Safe Systems of Work and Health and Safety
• Briefing team daily/weekly on key priorities and workload
• Supervising the team and allocating tasks and priorities
• Complete alcohol testing when required
• Complete minor repairs to vehicles and arrange servicing as required
• Communicate with our Drivers, handling any queries efficiently and in a professional manner
• Take responsibility for managing the transhipping and reloads
• Complete in-house reports on a daily basis

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

Our Benefits

• 31 days holiday
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Make a difference day (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder.