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Operations Manager - Gloucester

DPD UK

Gloucester

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GBP 30,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service in Gloucester seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee depot operations. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment and development of team members, ensure service standards, and handle P&L management. Key qualifications include extensive logistics experience and outstanding communication skills. This role offers career growth within a supportive environment and includes benefits like enhanced maternity/paternity packages and discounted shopping opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday trading
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Free life assurance
Health Kiosks at locations
Vitality at Work
Free On Site Parking
Discounted shopping
Milestone Days off
Free eye tests and glasses support

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
  • Manage high performing operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyse data to identify improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee smooth operation and outstanding service to customers.
  • Recruit and develop staff, ensuring compliance and processes followed.
  • Manage P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Skills

Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution
Ability to manage and motivate teams
Performance monitoring and data analysis
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to influence strategy
Core DPD DNA values
UK driving licence
Job description
Company 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.
Additional Information

About our benefits:

  • 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

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