Distribution Centre Manager - Dudley Port

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

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager to lead operations at their depot. This role includes responsibility for achieving safety, productivity, and cost objectives while providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have extensive logistics experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for fostering team motivation and performance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Company car or cash allowance

Private medical insurance

Holiday trading

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

Health kiosks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large, fast-paced logistics operations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Achieving depot objectives related to health & safety, security, productivity, and cost.
• Delivering outstanding customer service with a motivated team.
• Managing the depot through P&L, effective planning, and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision Making

Problem-solving

Flexibility

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, offering a broad range of delivery and 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 the best technology, and recruit and retain the industry's top 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. You will have autonomy and responsibility for the daily management of your depot.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving depot objectives related to health & safety, security, productivity, transport, and cost
• Delivering outstanding customer service with a motivated team
• Providing a safe and healthy environment for your teams
• Encouraging a competitive environment with clear productivity and service targets
• Managing the depot through P&L, 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 and liaise with directors
• Decisive and effective decision-making skills in a pressured environment
• Ability to build and motivate 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 cover any 5 shifts, including weekends, as depots operate 365 days a year
• Full UK driving license

Additional Information

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive salary circa £XXX plus performance-based bonus, company car or cash allowance, private medical insurance, and other benefits such as holiday trading, enhanced parental leave, life assurance, health kiosks, and more.

Joining DPD offers stability and career development, with many opportunities for promotion within the organization.

If you share our values and aim to deliver excellent customer service, apply today.