Shift Manager – Fast-Paced Logistics Depot Leader

DPD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Maternity/Paternity package

Life assurance 4x salary

Health kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free parking

Retail discounts

Milestone days off

Eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPD is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations management. You will work with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, building strong relationships to keep them engaged, motivated and delivering outstanding service.

This role requires setting KPIs, managing resources to meet targets, overseeing routes and ensuring safe, timely deliveries and accurate reporting. A fast-paced environment with great benefits starts on day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast paced operation with direct people management responsibility.
• Strong communication and motivational skills to lead a high performing team.
• Decisive, proactive, with good time management and problem solving.
• Ability to produce clear reports and analyse data for performance insights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot targets for Core Routes are achieved.
• Meet Stops Per Route (SPR) targets.
• Set up and monitor all delivery & collection routes.
• Ensure drivers scan and load vans safely and on time.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve issues.

Skills

People management

Communication

Decision making

Resilience & flexibility

Reporting & data analysis

Health & safety

DPD values

Tools

Google Chrome applications

Job description

DPD is seeking an experienced Shift Manager to strengthen depot operations management. You will work with Owner Drivers and Employed Drivers, building strong relationships to keep them engaged, motivated and delivering outstanding service.

This role requires setting KPIs, managing resources to meet targets, overseeing routes and ensuring safe, timely deliveries and accurate reporting. A fast-paced environment with great benefits starts on day one.