Sortation Operations Manager — Data-Driven Hub Lead

DPD UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Holiday trading

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Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting a Plant Sortation Manager to lead our Hinckley hub operations, overseeing high‑volume sortation and data‑driven problem solving to ensure efficient parcel processing.

You will manage a small team, meet KPI targets and uphold health and safety standards, ensuring the sorter is used effectively and issues are resolved quickly. This permanent role is 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, with a competitive salary and benefits. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with people management.
• Strong data analysis skills to produce reports.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Decisive and effective decision-making and time management.
• Resilience, motivation and flexibility in a dynamic setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sortation system and equipment to maximise efficiency.
• Work to KPI targets and ensure high service to depots and customers.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental policies are followed.
• Resolve issues with sortation equipment quickly while maintaining quality.

Skills

People management

Data analysis

Communication

Decision making

Resilience

DPD values

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Tools

Google Chrome

Job description

DPD UK is recruiting a Plant Sortation Manager to lead our Hinckley hub operations, overseeing high‑volume sortation and data‑driven problem solving to ensure efficient parcel processing.

You will manage a small team, meet KPI targets and uphold health and safety standards, ensuring the sorter is used effectively and issues are resolved quickly. This permanent role is 40 hours/week, Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, with a competitive salary and benefits. A full UK driving licence is essential.