Shift Manager - Dispatch & Depot Ops Leader

DPD Group UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to join their depot operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and people management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include achieving depot targets, ensuring efficient delivery processes, and maintaining high driver engagement. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, emphasizing career development within a dynamically growing organization.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Health kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience in a fast-paced operation.
• Ability to motivate and lead high-performing teams.
• Experience in transport settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve depot targets for routes and stops.
• Ensure timely delivery and loading of vans.
• Maintain communication with drivers for issue resolution.
• Complete documentation and systems accurately.
• Meet key performance indicators in service and safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem resolution

Time management skills

Data analysis

Resilience

Flexibility

Tools

Google Chrome applications

Job description

A leading delivery company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to join their depot operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and people management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include achieving depot targets, ensuring efficient delivery processes, and maintaining high driver engagement. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, emphasizing career development within a dynamically growing organization.