Warehouse Employee jobs in United Kingdom

Company Description

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion, with the aim to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We strive to deliver the best service, utilize the best technology, and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

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

We are currently recruiting an outstanding Distribution Centre Manager to join our highly experienced senior management team. As a Distribution Centre Manager, you will have autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day management of your depot.

You will also be accountable for:

1. Achieving all depot objectives in terms of health & safety, security, productivity, transport, and cost
2. Delivering outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to excel
3. Providing a safe and healthy environment for your teams
4. Encouraging a competitive environment with clear productivity and service level targets
5. Managing the depot through P&L via effective planning and reporting

What we’re looking for

• Experience in the logistics or distribution industry, managing large, fast-paced, 24/7 operations with a daily throughput of 25,000+ and a workforce exceeding 250 employees
• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing strategy and liaising with directors
• Decisive and effective decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
• A passion for building and motivating high-performing teams
• Resilience, self-motivation, and flexibility to resolve problems effectively
• Alignment with DPD's core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work, and Accountability
• Availability to work any 5 shifts, including weekends, as our depots operate 365 days a year
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Remuneration and Benefits:

Competitive salary circa £XXX plus a performance-based bonus scheme, company car or cash allowance, and Private Medical Insurance. We value our employees and offer numerous benefits, including:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
• Health kiosks at every location
• Vitality at Work program
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone days off for celebrations
• Free eye tests and support for glasses for employees who use screens regularly

Joining DPD offers not just a stable job but a career. We focus on talent recognition and development, with opportunities for promotion within our growing organization.

If our aims and values resonate with you and you can help us deliver on our promises to customers, apply today.