Transport Manager

DPD UK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash alternative

Bonus scheme

Cycle to Work

Dining Cards

Holiday trading

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Transport Manager - Operations based at the Carlisle site. The role oversees a 24/7 operation and reports to the General Manager - Transport Operations.

You will lead a large team, coordinate with Hub Ops and Network Management, and drive KPI achievement across a busy distribution environment. Key duties include fleet and driver management, resource planning, safety and environmental compliance, and developing training plans to upskill staff.

Qualifications

• Experienced logistics professional with strong operational management experience.
• Proven track record managing a vehicle fleet of 400+ vehicles.
• Effective communicator with customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates DPD values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage running of the DPD Group Transport fleet and drivers through Shift Managers, Traffic clerks and Senior Drivers.
• Collaborate with Hub Operational Team and Network Management.
• Ensure efficient service to Hubs, Network Depots and Customers.
• Lead and motivate a large team to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Manage employee and vehicle resource, holiday planning, health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with environmental policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain audit results to meet company expectations.
• Plan and deliver peak events (Bank Holidays, Cyber Weekend).
• Create and deliver training plans for reports to multi-skill the team.

Skills

Logistics management

Fleet management

Communication

Leadership

Pressure handling

Job description

• Salary: up to 56k plus benefits
• Location: Carlisle
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Hours of Work: 04:00 - 12:30 / 12:00 - 20:30

DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

Job Description

We are delighted to announce that we are currently seeking driven and motivated Transport Manager - Operations to join our team based at our XXXXXXX Site. Our operation runs 24 hours a day, 7 day a week XXXXXXX shift pattern.

As the successful Transport Manager - Operations you will report directly to the General Manager - Transport Operations and you’ll be a key member of the management team, working in a time critical distribution environment. Your key accountabilities will include;

• Responsibility for actively managing the running of the DPD Group Transport fleet and drivers through a number of Shift Managers, Traffic clerks and Senior Drivers
• Working closely with the Hub Operational Team and Network Management
• Ensuring an efficient service to Hubs, Network Depots and Customers.
• Leading and motivating a large team in pursuit of KPIs and departmental targets
• The management of employee and vehicle resource, holiday planning, health and safety
• Ensuring compliance with the company environmental policies and understanding legal requirements
• Ensuring that department compliance audit results achieve company expectations
• Proactively planning and delivering peak events such as Bank Holidays and Cyber Weekend
• Create and deliver training plans for direct reports to multi skill the team and ensure department succession
• Step up to cover the roles and duties of the General Manager when they are away from the business

Qualifications

Operating in an environment where working efficiently under pressure and at pace will be key to your success, you should have strong people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team. In addition, we’ll also expect you to:

• Be an experienced logistics professional with strong operational management experience.
• Have proven experience within a similar role having run a vehicle fleet of 400+ vehicles
• Be an effective communicator with an enthusiastic, customer orientated approach
• Have the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability

Additional Information

Job Specifics

You will have a thorough induction to the Transport operation as well as a comprehensive induction to DPD.

A Full UK driving Licence is essential for this role

Remuneration

Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme, based on individual and company. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.

If successful you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.