Dartford Shift Manager – Logistics & Depot Ops Lead

DPD UK; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance of 4 x salary on加入

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks at locations

Discounted shopping from 100’s of 购物

Milestone Days off

Eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen our depot operations team in Dartford. You will collaborate with the Depot Management group to resource the site, plan staff numbers for OD drivers, warehouse operatives and back office functions, and adapt staffing for holidays and peak periods.

The role requires coordinating with Franchise, People and Talent, Recruitment, Neuven and Regional Management to sustain our high-level service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of logistics or distribution industry is advantageous.
• Experience with people resource planning is preferred.
• Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work on own initiative and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Achieve depot targets for Franchisees and manage driver mix.
• Maintain DR drivers at target of 1.5 per route.
• Balance agency vs employed warehouse staff to target.
• Manage employed drivers and 7.5 Tonne resources.
• Oversee holiday planning and peak resource plans.
• Ensure documentation and systems meet requirements and KPIs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Problem-solving

Influence and negotiation

Data analysis / computer literacy

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

DPD UK is recruiting an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen our depot operations team in Dartford. You will collaborate with the Depot Management group to resource the site, plan staff numbers for OD drivers, warehouse operatives and back office functions, and adapt staffing for holidays and peak periods.

The role requires coordinating with Franchise, People and Talent, Recruitment, Neuven and Regional Management to sustain our high-level service.