Depot Shift Manager – Lead a Fast-Paced Logistics Team

DPD UK; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Maternity & Paternity package

Life assurance 4x salary

Health kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Eye tests support

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations. You will work closely with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, keeping them engaged and motivated to deliver outstanding service.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure core routes meet targets, and manage resources, reporting, and compliance across safety and performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with provable people management responsibility.
• Strong communication and motivational skills to lead a team.
• Ability to make decisive decisions, resolve problems, and manage time effectively.
• Resilience, self-motivation and flexibility in a busy depot environment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve depot targets for Core Routes and SPR.
• Ensure delivery and collection routes are properly set.
• Supervise drivers to scan and load vans safely and efficiently.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve issues.
• Ensure adequate resources for ad-hoc collections with internal pool or couriers.
• Complete documentation and systems in line with requirements.
• Set KPIs across Service, Cost, Productivity, Transport and Safety.
• Ensure Depot Clear aligns with targets.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Data reporting

Resilience

Flexibility

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations. You will work closely with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, keeping them engaged and motivated to deliver outstanding service.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure core routes meet targets, and manage resources, reporting, and compliance across safety and performance metrics in a fast-paced environment.