Depot Supervisor

Job Description

A Bit About Us:At AO, we want to make sure our customers are happy. When they have a smile on their face, we know we’ve done a good job. It’s at the heart of everything we do, and it’s why our logo is always smiling.When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines Yep. TVs Check. Laptops Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too). We’re passionate, relentless and full of beans, determined to make a difference and change the world for the better. From massive changes to tiny tweaks – making a difference is what keeps us driven.It started at a pub in Bolton with a £1 bet and a belief that things could be done better!More About the Depot Supervisor Role:You will work closely with our Regional Manager to make sure that our Outbase runs smoothly and that each and every one of our customers receives their appliance on time, every time. You will be the main point of contact for our Self-Employed Drivers and be responsible for the effective management of the transhipping and delivery of appliances.Hours - 40 hours per week 5 on 2 off 5 on 3 offShifts - 04:00am - 13:00pm - 13:00pm - 22:00Heres What You Can Expect To Be Doing as our Depot Supervisor:Our Outbase Supervisor will oversee the operation including our team of Drivers and fleet of vehicles.You will supervise the loading and unloading of products, your aim is to make sure every product is ready for delivery in first class condition to each of our customer’s.You will ensure all our vehicles are road worthy, legal and compliant and you willensure your outbase is supported and maintains company values.Daily tasks will include:- Completing in-house reports to provide data- Checking that all vehicles leaving the Outbase are secure and meet required transport legislation requirements- Ensure that all Employees are complying with the training- Complete alcohol testing when required- Communicate with our Self Employed Drivers, handling any queries efficiently and in a professional manner- Take responsibility for managing the transhipping and reloads.What Will I Be Expected To Deliver- Training for new starters to include Safe Systems of Work and Health & Safety- Team Briefings on a daily/weekly basis- Engagement activitiesA Few Things About You:As our Depot Supervisor you will be the type of person who is able to build lasting, effective relationships with people around you even under pressure and in difficult situations.You must be smart enough to think on your feet and have a passion to drive our performance in the right direction, paying careful attention to the service we deliver for our customers.You will be enthusiastic and driven towards achieving high standards of quality and be bold enough to make key decisions quickly and trust your own judgement in the running of the operation.- Previous experience within a Team Leader or Supervisory / management role- Awareness of Transport, Logistics, Distribution or Warehousing environments- Knowledge of transport legislation and legal compliance of vehicles- Able to remain calm and focussed under time pressure- A logical and methodical approach to all tasks- PC literate including warehouse software and Microsoft Packages- Experience using in-house transport management systems is an advantageWhy Choose AO:Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve.With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.Great People Deserve Great Things:We’ve designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little helps. As well all as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we’ve got our own "AO Perks" to help you with the little things that matter.To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.- 25 days holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays)- At least 5% contribution pension scheme*- Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24hr employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership.If you have what it takes to become our Depot Supervisor, click “Apply” now – we want to hear from you!