Distribution Centre Manager - Bicester

DPD Group UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DPD Group UK seeks a Distribution Centre Manager to oversee daily depot management within a high-volume logistics environment. This role offers the authority to ensure safety, productivity, and service excellence while leading a motivated team. Candidates should possess significant logistics experience and strong leadership skills, with a full UK driving license required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme based on performance

Company car or cash allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Free life assurance (4x salary)

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Discounted shopping with retailers

Milestone days off

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or distribution managing large, fast-paced operations.
• Ability to influence strategy and liaise with directors.
• Flexibility to work any 5 shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to achieve depot objectives.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment.
• Manage the depot's P&L through effective planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision-Making

Problem-Solving

Motivation

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Company Description

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We strive to deliver the best service, use the best technology, and recruit and retain top industry talent.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

We are recruiting an outstanding Distribution Centre Manager to join our experienced senior management team. As a Distribution Centre Manager, you will have the autonomy and responsibility for the daily management of your depot.

You will also be accountable for:

• Achieving all depot objectives related to health & safety, security, productivity, transport, and costs.
• Delivering outstanding service to our customers with a motivated team.
• Providing a safe and healthy working environment.
• Encouraging a competitive environment with clear productivity and service targets.
• Managing the depot's P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Experience in logistics or distribution, managing large, fast-paced, 24/7 operations with a daily throughput of 25,000+ and over 250 employees.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence strategy and liaise with directors.
• Decisive and effective decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to motivate and build high-performing teams.
• Problem-solving skills, resilience, self-motivation, and flexibility.
• Alignment with DPD's core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability.
• Availability to work any 5 shifts, including weekends, as depots operate 365 days a year.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive salary plus a bonus scheme based on performance, company car or cash allowance, and Private Medical Insurance. We value our people and offer various benefits, including:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) and pension scheme
• Health kiosks at locations
• Vitality at Work program
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted shopping with retailers
• Milestone days off
• Free eye tests and glasses support for screen users

Joining DPD offers stability and career growth. We are committed to recognizing and developing talent and promoting internally.

If our values resonate with you and you can help us deliver on our promises, apply today.