Shift Manager

DHL Germany; Enfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Enfield seeks a Shift Manager to lead depot operations. You will manage a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and process management skills. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and delegating tasks effectively.
• Understanding of operational processes in transport and logistics.
• Ability to manage resources according to workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations team and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee daily operations and promote best practices.
• Monitor costs and handle operational discrepancies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Process management

Resource management

Good IT skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Shift Manager

Contract Type: Permanent – 45 hours per week

Location: Enfield, EN3 4NQ

Shift: Nights / Monday-Friday

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000

About the role

You will lead the depot operations team, with a focus on conducting effective driver pre-briefs and de-briefs. Ensure all driver and operational documentation is accurately completed and maintained. Provide clear communication for drivers and customers, via telephone and company IT systems to support operations.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team of Operations Controllers, overseeing resource planning and conducting driver pre-briefs and de-briefs.
• Manage transport, courier, and fleet operations efficiently to ensure service standards are met.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed in full compliance with site risk assessments.
• Oversee daily operations and promote operational best practices.
• Plan and allocate operational resources effectively in line with workload requirements.
• Monitor operational costs and lead investigations into claims or discrepancies.
• Handle and resolve any issues which arise, identify risks.
• Ensure daily communication takes place between shifts and ensure that an accurate ‘handover’ process is in place.

The ideal candidate

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to delegate where necessary.
• Process management experience.
• Knowledge of resource management and deployment.
• Good IT skills.

Career development

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

Next steps

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.

We are committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK.

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