Transport Shift Manager

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

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in the UK is seeking a Transport Shift Manager in Carlisle. The role involves ensuring the smooth running of transport operations, managing and motivating drivers, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced transport environment and strong people management skills. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance of 4 × salary

Health Kiosks

Free On Site Parking

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced operation with people management.
• Proven track record in driver management.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the transport operation.
• Engage and manage Class 1 Drivers effectively.
• Monitor adherence to legal compliance requirements.

Skills

People management

Strong communication skills

Decision-making

Problem resolution

Time management

Computer skills

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 disclaimers 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.

Additional Information

About our Benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award‑winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

• 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.