Operations Manager - Middleton

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DPD UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join the Middleton depot management team, driving the smooth operation and service excellence while meeting targets for cost, health and safety, security, productivity and transport. You’ll lead recruitment, development and retention, ensure compliance and employee relations, and manage P&L while pushing innovative ways of working. The role requires extensive logistics or warehousing expertise, the ability to run a fast paced operation with data driven improvements, and outstanding communication to influence strategy, plus a full UK driving licence and flexibility to cover any 5 shifts including weekends. Benefits include a bonus scheme, company car or cash allowance, holiday trading, life assurance, eye tests and staff discounts. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to show measurable results in cost control, safety improvements and team development, and highlight alignment with DPD DNA values.

Company Description

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

We are currently recruiting for an  experienced Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced Depot management team.

In this role you will be a crucial member of the management team who oversees the smooth running of our operation, helping your Depot to achieve outstanding service to our customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport.

Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;​

• Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followed
• Managing P&L through effective planning and reporting.
• Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for​;

• You will have extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
• You will have the ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.
• Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
• Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include some weekend working.
• ​A full UK driving licence is essential. 

Additional Information

About our benefits:

Alongside a competitive salary plus a bonus scheme based on company and personal performance and a company car or generous cash allowance  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 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• 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