About The Role
At AO, we’re all about making sure our customers get their appliances on time, every time and that’s where you come in! As a Day Shift Supervisor, you’ll keep our warehouse running like clockwork and make sure every delivery and installation is ready to roll each morning.
You’ll take a hands-on approach in our self-loading depot, making sure our vehicles are safe, legal, and good to go. Throughout the day, you’ll track any issues, support our Drivers, and work closely with our Quality and People teams to keep everything moving smoothly.
If you’re organised, proactive, and love being at the heart of the action, this is your chance to make a real impact.
1. Salary: From £27,000.00 to £29,000.00 per annum
2. Shift pattern: 5 on 3 off 5 on 2 off
3. Hours: 40 hours per week
4. Start and finish time: 1pm - 10pm (PM shift)
5. Job Type: Full time and permanent contract
6. Location: Bowden Terminal, Luckyn Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AX
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
7. Complete daily in-house reports for the Depot Manager
8. Check all vehicles leaving the depot meet transport legislation and security requirements.
9. Ensure all members (employed and self-employed) comply with training standards
10. Conduct alcohol testing when required
11. Communicate professionally with Drivers, resolving queries promptly.
12. Carry out transport debriefing for vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs.
13. Manage transhipping and reloads effectively.
14. Challenge vehicle issues or damages with Drivers.
15. Make operational decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager to maintain performance and service.
16. React quickly to information and solve problems independently.
A Few Things About You
17. Strong understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
18. Ability to build positive relationships under pressure.
19. Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
20. Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
21. Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
A Bit About Us
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 known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.
Our Benefits
22. 31 days holiday
23. At least 5% contribution pension scheme
24. Healthcare Cashback Scheme
25. Exclusive Staff Discount
26. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
27. Expression of wish service
28. Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
29. Share-save Scheme
To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.