Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus scheme

Company car or generous cash allowance

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Discounted shopping from retailers

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to strengthen their Depot management team in Guildford. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring outstanding service and achieving challenging objectives related to Cost, Health & Safety, Security, and Productivity. They will need extensive experience in logistics and the ability to manage high-performing teams. The role includes a competitive salary, benefits such as a company car, enhanced family packages, and more.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics and the ability to manage high performing teams.
• Experience in analysing data to drive performance improvements.
• Outstanding communication skills for influencing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the smooth running of the operation while meeting service objectives.
• Managing recruitment, staff development, and compliance processes.
• Planning and reporting to effectively manage P&L.

Skills

Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries

Ability to run a fast-paced operation

Experience in monitoring performance

Outstanding communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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 while meeting 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of circa £XXX plus bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• Company car or generous cash allowance.
• Holiday trading.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Free life assurance of 4x salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Health Kiosks visiting every location.
• Vitality at Work.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounted shopping from hundreds 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.

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