Shift Manager

DPDgroup; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity package

Life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite car parking

Health kiosks

Retail discounts

Milestone days off

Eye tests & glasses support

Job summary

DPDgroup is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a night-shift depot team. You will manage warehouse operatives, coordinate unloading and ensure accurate parcel sortation to meet KPIs.

The role focuses on health & safety, productivity, and driving efficiency in a high-paced environment. Candidates should have strong people leadership and reporting skills, with the ability to analyse data and act swiftly on issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with direct people management responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Ability to report on and analyse data to drive improvements.
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and time management in a night-shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of warehouse operatives during the night shift to stay engaged, organised and motivated.
• Oversee unloading of lorries and accurate sortation to meet KPIs and targets.
• Ensure CAD% and depot throughput targets are achieved in line with KPIs.
• Lead health & safety, productivity and cost-to-deliver targets for outstanding service.

Skills

Team leadership

Night shift management

Performance KPIs

Data reporting

Health & Safety

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Google Chrome

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

Our Site Manager is currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager, to help strengthen their depot operations team. In this role you will be managing a team of warehouse operatives throughout the night making sure that they are engaged, organised and motivated, whilst they unload the lorries that arrive into the Depot in the most efficient and timely manner . You will oversee the accurate sortation of the parcels to ensure this is achieved in line with Key Performance Indicators. Other key accountabilities will include;

• Ensure company Confirmed At Depot (CAD) % is achieved
• Ensure depot Throughput target is achieved in line with targeted tip time
• Ensure company target for Saturations is achieved
• Achieve depot "parcels per person hour" target
• Achieving all Depot objectives relating to Health & Safety, productivity, and cost to deliver outstanding service to our customers
• Resourcing additional staff at short notice in the event of any employee absence
  You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team. Additionally we would also expect:
• You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications
• The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
• You will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action when required.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
  Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!! DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

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
• Free onsite car parking for all employees
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• 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!