Distribution Centre Manager - Preston

DPD UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting a Distribution Centre Manager to lead the depot's day-to-day operations within a fast-paced, 24/7 setting. You will drive Health & Safety, productivity, service levels and cost control while managing a team of over 250 colleagues.

You will liaise with Directors, influence strategy, and demonstrate decisive decision-making in high-pressure environments, upholding DPD DNA values and delivering best-in-class service nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or distribution operations, including large, 24/7 sites.
• Daily throughput of 25,000+ and workforce over 250.
• Confident communicator capable of leading and influencing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site management of the depot.
• Achieve Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost objectives.
• Deliver outstanding service with a team driven to be the best.
• Provide a safe, healthy environment for all staff.
• Set productivity and service level targets and manage via plans and reports.

Skills

Logistics experience

Team leadership

Communication

Decision-making under pressure

Team building

Adaptability

Job description

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

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

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Distribution Centre Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced senior management team. As a Distribution Centre Manager you will have the autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day site management of your depot.

Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;

• Achieving all Depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost
• Deliver outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be
• Provide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work
• Encourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams
• Manage the Depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• You’ll know the logistics or distribution industry and have experience of running large, fast paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility of a daily throughput of 25,000+ daily and a workforce in excess of 250 employees.
• You will be a confident communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams as well as influence strategy and liaise with our Directors
• A person capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time pressured environment
• A passion for building and motivating high-performing teams
• Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
• Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include weekend working.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary plus abonus scheme based on company and personal performance, company car or generous cash allowance and Private Medical Insurance; we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you!