At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing team to ensure smooth depot operations and outstanding customer service.
- Company: Join DPD, a leader in logistics with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car, and extensive employee perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and development in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced depot management team. In this role you will be a crucial member of the management team who oversees the smooth running of our operation, helping your depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers and challenging objectives around cost, health & safety, security, productivity and transport.
Responsibilities include:
- Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all employee relations processes are being followed.
- Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.
- Improving overall support to the operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
- Ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.
- Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
- Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of passion, respect, honesty, flexibility, caring and accountability.
- Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any five shifts, which could include some weekend working.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits:
- Alongside a competitive salary and a bonus scheme based on company and personal performance, we provide a company car or generous cash allowance.
- Holiday trading.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
- Free life assurance of four salaries on joining the pension scheme.
- Health kiosks visiting every location.
- Vitality at Work.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping.
- Milestone days off to celebrate with your family and friends.
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen.
Joining DPD can lead to a stable job and a career. We recognise and develop talent and offer many development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
Depot Ops Manager | Lead P&L & High-Performing Teams in Devon employer: DPD UK
At DPD, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact our success. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including a company car or cash allowance, and a culture that values passion, respect, and accountability, we empower our Depot Ops Managers to lead high-performing teams in achieving outstanding service. Join us in a role that not only promises stability but also provides numerous opportunities for career advancement in the logistics industry.
