Distribution Centre Manager

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

Responsibilities

• Achieve all depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost.
• Deliver outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be.
• Provide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work.
• Encourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams.
• Manage the depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of logistics or distribution industry and experience running large, fast‑paced, 24/7 operations with daily throughput of 25,000+ and a workforce exceeding 250 employees.
• Confident communicator/presenter with skills to lead and manage teams, influence strategy and liaise with Directors.
• Capable of decisive and effective decision‑making in a time‑pressured environment.
• Passion for building and motivating high‑performing teams.
• Enjoy resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self‑motivation and flexibility.
• Demonstrate core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
• Ability to cover any 5 shifts over 365 days, including weekend working.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of circa (amount unspecified).
• Bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• Company car or generous cash allowance and Private Medical Insurance.
• 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 hundreds of retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping.
• Milestone days off to celebrate with your family and friends.
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job.

Career Development

Joining DPD can lead to a stable job and 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!

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