Distribution Centre Manager - Liverpool

DPD UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading parcel delivery company as a Distribution Centre Manager, responsible for daily management of the depot. You will lead a motivated team to achieve objectives related to safety, productivity, and customer service, while managing the depot's P&L. This role offers autonomy and the chance to influence strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday trading

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Health kiosks

Free onsite parking

Shopping discounts

Milestone days off

Support for eye health

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or distribution managing large operations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieving depot objectives related to health & safety, security, productivity.
• Delivering exceptional customer service with a motivated team.
• Managing the depot's P&L through effective planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Resilience

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, offering a broad range of innovative services worldwide. With a turnover of nearly £2 billion, our goal is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We aim to deliver the best service, utilize cutting-edge 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. This role grants autonomy and responsibility for the daily management of our depot.

Key responsibilities include:

• Achieving depot objectives related to health & safety, security, productivity, transport, and costs
• Delivering exceptional customer service with a motivated team
• Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment
• Encouraging a competitive atmosphere 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 throughput of 25,000+ daily 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 under pressure
• A passion for building and motivating 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 in a 365-day operation, including weekends
• Full UK driving license

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive salary circa £XXX, bonus scheme, company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance, and other benefits including holiday trading, enhanced parental leave, life assurance, health kiosks, Vitality at Work, free onsite parking, shopping discounts, milestone days off, and support for eye health.

Joining DPD offers stability and career development opportunities. We value and promote internal talent growth and are committed to employee development.

If our values resonate with you and you are ready to help us fulfill our promises to customers, apply today.