Transport Shift Manager

DPD Group UK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Carlisle is seeking a Transport Shift Manager to oversee the smooth operation of their transport team. The role involves managing Class 1 Drivers, ensuring legal compliance, and optimizing routes. Ideal candidates will have strong people management experience and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 × salary

Health Kiosks on-site

Vitality at Work

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping from retailers

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests and glasses support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with people management.
• Strong communication skills to inspire and motivate.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• High resilience, self-motivation, and flexibility.
• Ability to perform comprehensive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of Transport operation.
• Engage and manage Class 1 Drivers.
• Control and organize routes based on allocation.
• Monitor driver’s hours and ensure legal compliance.
• Liaise with workshops for vehicle servicing.
• Maintain driver brief and de-brief sheets.

Skills

People management experience

Strong communication skills

Decision making

Problem resolution

Time management

Excellent computer skills

Comprehensive reporting

Data analysis

Resilience

Self-motivation

Tools

Google Chrome applications

Job description

Company Description

• Contract Type:Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary:£45,276.71
• Location:Carlisle, Kingmoor Park North, Carlisle, CA6 4FD
• Days of Work:4 on 4 off
• Hours of Work:18:00 - 06:00

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

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

Job Description

Due to our continued growth we opened our 5th Hub that is the largest and most technically advanced in Europe. In light of this growth we are currently recruiting Transport Shift Managers, to help strengthen our award winning team.

In this role you will be part of the Traffic Office management team who ensure the smooth running of our Transport operation. You will be responsible for engaging, motivating and managing Class 1 Drivers, including agency and subcontracted routes, in order to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators.

Other key accountabilities will include:

• Controlling and organising routes in response to planned allocation whilst also reporting and communicating with the relevant teams about breakdowns, traffic delays and accidents.
• Controlling, monitoring and authorisation of driver’s hours and the monitoring and reporting of accidents as per company policy and legal requirements
• Ensuring adherence to the Operator’s Licence and other legal compliance requirements
• Liaising with workshops to ensure they receive requested vehicles for service, MOT or repair
• Carrying out and follow through defect procedures, including the issue and return of Defect Reports
• Maintaining driver brief and de-brief sheets and daily running sheets
• Ensuring correct paperwork (including disclaimer and driving licence checks) and briefings are completed with agency drivers

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, ideally driver management within a transport setting.
• You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
• Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications
• The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Benefits

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 × salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today