Depot Operations Lead - Shift Manager

Dpd Group Uk; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance 4x salary with pension

Health kiosks at locations

Vitality at Work

Free on-site parking

Discounted shopping (100s of retailers

Milestone days off

Free eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPD Group UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to bolster depot operations. You will lead a high-performing team of self-employed Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, keeping them engaged, motivated and aligned with delivering outstanding service.

You will manage core route targets, SPR, and ensure proper setup of all delivery and collection routes, while maintaining safe, timely, and efficient driver loading and scanning processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, ideally within a Transport Setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• High levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications.
• Ability to do comprehensive reporting and data analysis.
• Vigilance to deter unscrupulous activity and take swift action.
• Demonstrates the DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot target for Core Routes is achieved.
• Ensure depot target Stops Per Route (SPR) is achieved.
• Ensure all other delivery & collection routes are properly set.
• Ensure all drivers scan and load their vans for delivery in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve any issues.
• Ensure adequate resources are available to guarantee any ad-hoc collections are picked up, via pool of drivers or couriers/agencies.
• Ensure relevant documentation and systems are completed accurately and in line with company and/or legislative requirements.
• Work to set Key Performance Indicators including Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Health and Safety.
• Ensure 'Depot Clear' is achieved in line with depot targets.

Job description

DPD Group UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to bolster depot operations. You will lead a high-performing team of self-employed Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, keeping them engaged, motivated and aligned with delivering outstanding service.

You will manage core route targets, SPR, and ensure proper setup of all delivery and collection routes, while maintaining safe, timely, and efficient driver loading and scanning processes.