About the role:
Join our team as an Assistant Depot Supervisor and play a key role in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on position where you'll help prepare daily delivery and installation runs, support drivers throughout the day, and maintain compliance across our fleet.
Job Details:
Salary: £25,563.20 per annum
Shift Pattern: 5 on 3 off, 5 on 2 off
Hours: 4:00am–1:00pm and 1:00pm–10:00pm (alternating shift pattern, 40 hours per week)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Contract
Location: Unit H/J, Fort Wallington Industrial Estate, Military Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8TT
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit daily in-house reports to the Depot Manager.
Inspect all outbound vehicles to ensure they meet transport legislation and safety standards.
Ensure all team members, both employed and self-employed, adhere to training and compliance protocols.
Conduct alcohol testing when required in accordance with company policy.
Provide professional and timely support to drivers, addressing queries and operational issues.
Debrief vehicles returning from delivery and installation runs.
Manage transhipping and reload operations to maintain workflow efficiency.
Candidate Requirements:
Solid understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations.
Ability to build strong working relationships, even under pressure.
Confidence in addressing vehicle issues or damages with drivers.
Capable of making informed decisions in the absence of the Depot Manager to maintain performance and service levels.
Quick to respond to information and solve problems independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
If you're ready to take on a dynamic and impactful role, apply today and help us deliver excellence every day.
A Bit About Us:
We’re a team of individuals who go to great lengths to make sure our customers are the happiest customers out there. We may sell everything from washing machines to PlayStations, but at our core we’re a people business.
We roll up our sleeves and work together to make things happen. From logistics, recycling to our award winning IT teams, almost everything we do, we do ourselves to make sure every aspect of our customer journey is done properly.
Our Benefits:
31 days holiday
At least 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