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About the Role

We are looking for a motivated LGV Shift Supervisor to join our dynamic logistics team. You will lead our team of LGV drivers and oversee our modern fleet to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and operational efficiency are maintained.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of LGV drivers, providing effective feedback and support.
Professionally handle employee issues in line with company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the training team to successfully onboard new employees and coordinate remedial training.
Cultivate a positive and inclusive working environment to boost morale, promote excellence, and minimize employee churn.
Oversee the day-to-day management of our vehicle fleet, ensuring maximum availability and safety.
Record and monitor vehicle defects, manage the driver defect process, and coordinate with fleet technicians.
Manage vehicle breakdowns and recovery efficiently to minimize operational disruption.
Monitor and administer vehicle systems, including Samsara maintenance and temperature monitoring.
Handle administrative tasks such as unit downloads, trailer wash cycles, and tracking missing mileage.
Conduct workplace inspections, yard checks, and audits to ensure compliance.
Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all tasks are performed in line with training and Safe Systems of Work.
Ensure you and your team observe all site safety rules and use appropriate PPE.
Report all accidents, incidents, and potential hazards immediately to your line manager.

Requirements

Experienced leader with a proven track record of managing or supervising large teams, ideally within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Possess a current and valid UK Driving Licence.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Solid understanding of the UK Highway Code, EU driving regulations, and Working Time Directives.
Familiar with standard HR policies.
Background in FMCG, fleet management, or health and safety.

Skills

Leadership
Mentoring
Motivation
Employee relations
Fleet management
Health and safety
Customer service
Communication

Location

Erith, London/Kent

Work Type

Full-time
Rotating day and night shifts

Experience Level

Supervisor

About the Company

Ocado Logistics' mission is to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at an accelerating rate and engaging in exciting new business partnerships around the world.
We are the beating heart of our UK business and comprise a network of cutting-edge warehouses and offices across the country that ensure we optimize the experience and use our proprietary technology across the supply chain.
At Ocado, in everything we do, we strive to offer the very best to our customers - the best service, the best quality and the very best customer experience.
Our values are Ocado’s DNA; they act as a guide for everything we say and do.
‘The Ocado Way’ develops our values into the details about the way we do things - how we act and work together with each other and our customers.

Equal Opportunity

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age or disability or union membership status.