Shift Manager: Lead a High-Performance Depot Team

DPD UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Health Kiosks

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping from 100’s of retl

Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting a Shift Manager for our Newbury depot to strengthen the depot operations management team. You will work closely with owner drivers and employed drivers to keep them engaged, well managed and motivated to deliver outstanding service.

You will lead in setting KPIs, ensure routes and SPR targets are met, manage resources, and maintain compliance with documentation and safety standards. The role demands strong leadership, communication and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with people management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to report and analyze data.
• Decisive, adaptable and time conscious.
• Familiarity with transport/Depot operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot targets for Core Routes are achieved.
• Ensure SPR targets are achieved.
• Set and optimize delivery & collection routes.
• Ensure drivers scan and load vans safely and on time.
• Maintain ongoing communication with drivers to resolve issues.
• Coordinate resources for ad-hoc collections via drivers or couriers.

Skills

People management

Communication

Time management

Resilience

Data analysis

Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

DPD UK is recruiting a Shift Manager for our Newbury depot to strengthen the depot operations management team. You will work closely with owner drivers and employed drivers to keep them engaged, well managed and motivated to deliver outstanding service.

You will lead in setting KPIs, ensure routes and SPR targets are met, manage resources, and maintain compliance with documentation and safety standards. The role demands strong leadership, communication and data reporting.