Depot Operations Lead: Drive Logistics & Driver Performance

DPD UK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity package

Free life assurance (4x salary)

Health Kiosks at locations

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping (retail)

Milestone Days off

Eye tests with glasses support

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager at our Maidstone depot. You will work with self-employed OD's and employed drivers to ensure high performance and outstanding service. The role focuses on maintaining strong driver engagement and safe, efficient operations.

The position demands proven leadership in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and ability to manage metrics, reporting and daily planning. A competitive salary with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast paced operation with direct accountability for motivating and leading a high performing team.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Ability to perform comprehensive reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved.
• Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved.
• Set delivery & collection routes and ensure drivers scan and load vans safely.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve issues.
• Provide adequate resources to guarantee ad-hoc collections.
• Complete all documentation and systems in line with requirements.
• Work to set KPIs including Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health and Safety.
• Achieve Depot Clear in line with targets.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Time management

Resilience

Data analysis

Google Chrome

Reporting

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager at our Maidstone depot. You will work with self-employed OD's and employed drivers to ensure high performance and outstanding service. The role focuses on maintaining strong driver engagement and safe, efficient operations.

The position demands proven leadership in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and ability to manage metrics, reporting and daily planning. A competitive salary with benefits is offered.