Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading delivery service company in the UK is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join their management team in Dunstable. This role is crucial for overseeing operations, managing P&L, and enhancing service quality. Ideal candidates will have extensive logistics experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various employee perks. This is not just a job, but a pathway to a rewarding career within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Health kiosks at locations

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics or distribution industries.
• A full UK driving license is essential.
• Ability to manage and motivate high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the operation.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment and employee relations processes.
• Manage P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Skills

Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries

Ability to run a fast-paced operation

Outstanding communication skills

Analytical skills to improve performance

Ability to influence strategy

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 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 who oversees the smooth running of our operation, helping your Depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport.

Additionally you’ll also have accountability for:

• Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followed
• Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.
• Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
• You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.
• Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
• Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include some weekend working.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

About our benefits

Alongside a competitive salary plus a bonus scheme based on company and personal performance and a company car or generous cash allowance 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! Apply today.