Warehouse Supervisor

AO.com; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic logistics company in Bristol is seeking an experienced Day Shift Supervisor to lead their operations. This role involves supervising drivers, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and managing daily logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach, ready to handle challenges in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

31 days holiday

5% contribution pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages

Charity days

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics operations required.
• Ability to handle pressure and make quick decisions.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics team and ensure smooth operations.
• Supervise and motivate drivers to comply with training.
• Ensure vehicles meet compliance and safety legislation.

Skills

Understanding of transport legislation

Good relationship-building

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Competent use of Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Day Shift Supervisor to help lead our logistics team and ensure the smooth running of daily operations. 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in a growing and dynamic business.

• Salary:Between GBP26,520.14 and GBP 31,514.19 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours: 5 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off (40 hours per week)
• Start and finish time: 4.00am -1.00pm (AM shift)
• Job Type: Full time and permanent contract
• Location: Chittening Industrial Estate, Greensplott Road, Avonmouth, BS11 0YB

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
• Supervise and motivate a team both employed and self-employed drivers and ensure they 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
• Provide hands on support and 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

Our Benefits:

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