Operations Manager - Bicester

DPD UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join the Depot management team. This role oversees depot operations to ensure outstanding customer service and meet productivity goals while managing staff effectively. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, driving career growth within a leading logistics company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Life assurance

Health kiosks

Retail discounts

Milestone days off

Support for eye health

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth operation of the depot.
• Manage P&L through planning and reporting.
• Recruit and develop staff while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Logistics experience

Team motivation

Performance monitoring

Communication

Job description

Company Description

DPD UK, a member of Geopost, is 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 the latest technology, and recruit and retain the best industry talent.

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

Job Description

We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to join our Depot management team. You will oversee the smooth operation of the depot, ensuring outstanding customer service and achieving objectives related to Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity, and Transport.

You will also be accountable for:

1. Recruitment, development, and retention of staff, ensuring compliance and Employee Relations processes are followed.
2. Managing P&L through planning and reporting.
3. Enhancing operational support with innovative working methods.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

1. Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse, or distribution industries.
2. Ability to manage a fast-paced operation and motivate high-performing teams.
3. Experience in monitoring performance, analyzing data, and implementing improvements.
4. Excellent communication skills with strategic influence.
5. Alignment with DPD DNA values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability.
6. Availability to cover any 5 shifts, including weekends, as depots operate 365 days a year.
7. Full UK driving license is essential.

Additional Information

Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car or cash allowance, holiday trading, enhanced maternity/paternity packages, life assurance, health kiosks, Vitality at Work, free onsite parking, retail discounts, milestone days off, and support for eye health.

Joining DPD offers stability and career growth. We value talent development and internal promotions.

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