Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Distribution Centre Manager to join and strengthen our 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.
Accountability includes:
- Achieving all depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost.
- Delivering outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be.
- Providing the safest and healthiest environment for your teams.
- Encouraging a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets.
- Managing the depot through P & L via effective planning and reporting.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in logistics or distribution, running large, fast‑paced, 24/7 operations with a daily throughput of 25,000+ and a workforce exceeding 250 employees.
- Confident communicator and presenter with skills to lead and manage teams, influence strategy and liaise with directors.
- Decisive and effective decision‑making in a time‑pressured environment.
- Passion for building and motivating high‑performing teams.
- Enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates resilience, self‑motivation and flexibility.
- Demonstrates core DPD DNA values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
- Ready to cover any 5 shifts over the 365‑day year, including weekends.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Competitive salary plus a bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
- Company car or generous cash allowance.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Holiday trading.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme.
- Health Kiosks visiting every location.
- Vitality at Work.
- Free on‑site parking.
- Discounted shopping from several retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping.
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with family and friends.
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen.
Employment Equality
DPD UK is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
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