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Operations Manager - Bicester

DPDgroup

Bicester

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to strengthen its Depot management team in Bicester. This pivotal role involves ensuring operational excellence in service delivery, staff management, and compliance with various performance objectives while fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Bonus scheme based on performance
Company car or cash allowance
Holiday trading
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Free life assurance (4x salary)
Health kiosks at every location
Vitality at Work program
Free onsite parking
Discounted shopping from numerous retailers

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution industries.
  • Ability to manage fast-paced operations and motivate teams.
  • Outstanding communication skills with strategic influence.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing smooth operation of the depot.
  • Recruiting, developing, and retaining staff.
  • Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Skills

Logistics management
Team motivation
Performance monitoring
Data analysis
Communication skills

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced Depot management team.

In this role, you will be a crucial member of the management team overseeing the smooth running of our operation, helping your Depot achieve outstanding service to our customers and meet challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity, and Transport.

Additionally, you will be accountable for:

  • Recruitment, development, and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and Employee Relations processes are followed
  • Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting
  • Improving overall support to the operation while focusing on innovative ways of working

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

  • Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution industries
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced operation and motivate high-performing teams
  • Experience monitoring performance, analyzing data, and implementing improvements
  • Outstanding communication skills with strategic influence
  • Core DPD DNA values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
  • Availability to cover any 5 shifts, including weekends, as depots operate year-round
  • A full UK driving license is essential

Additional Information

About our benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, a bonus scheme based on performance, and a company car or cash allowance. We value our people and provide benefits such as:

  • Holiday trading
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Free life assurance (4x salary) and pension scheme
  • Health kiosks at every location
  • Vitality at Work program
  • Free onsite parking
  • Discounted shopping from numerous retailers, including up to 5% off supermarkets
  • Milestone days off to celebrate with family and friends
  • Free eye tests and support for glasses for employees using screens regularly
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