Depot Manager

£Competitive + Incentive Bonus, Car & Excellent Benefits

Dunstable LU5 4TP

Ref: 2849

DPD are currently recruiting for an inspiring leader to join our thriving business. 

As Depot Manager you will have the autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day site management of the Depot. Your key accountabilities will include:

• Your People – Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Retention, Absence Management, Employee Relations
• Your Operation – Service Levels, Quality, Productivity, Operational Costs, Compliance to all legislative, HSE and company policies and procedures

About You

Able to demonstrate a successful track record in leading and motivating high performing teams to deliver outstanding customer service, you must have proven people management experience within the distribution industry or a related sector. Comfortable operating in an environment where working efficiently under pressure and at pace is critical, we’ll also expect you to:

• Be an excellent communicator both written and verbal, with strong and decisive decision-making, problem solving and time management skills
• Have the ability to effect and successfully implement change
• Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility
• Have a good degree of computer literacy, as well as the ability to monitor performance and analyse data, along with the initiative to act accordingly
• Be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action when required
• Be comfortable working within and adhering to set Key Performance indicators, spanning Service, Quality, Transport, Health & Safety and Costs

Specific Requirements:

• You must be willing to work across all 7 days, this will include weekends.
• You must hold a full driving licence.

Why DPD?

DPD is the UK’s leading time-critical parcel delivery carrier and as a multiple award- winning business, we’re also a great organisation to join. In return, you can look forward to an attractive remuneration package that includes an excellent basic salary, car, bonus, PMI and the chance to join a rapidly developing organisation, able to offer genuine career and personal development opportunities.

Please submit your application via the "Apply" button. 

Closing Date: 5^th August 2019

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