DPD is the fastest growing express parcel delivery company in the UK, with a turnover over £1 billion. Voted the nation’s favourite parcel carrier for the last 6 years, we have a very clear strategy to support our enviable position. We will deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager Designate to join and strengthen our highly experienced senior management team and help our people to achieve ever-greater heights by leading and inspiring from the front. Could this be you?

As a General Manager Designate, you will have a strategic understanding of our Network across the eight key sites in your region.

Additionally, you’ll also be focused on:

• Achieving 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 in which your teams work
• Encouraging a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams
• Managing the Depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting

 What we’re looking for:

• You’ll know the logistics or distribution industry and have experience of running large, fast paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility for a significant number of staff
• You will be a confident communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams, as well as influence strategy and liaise with our Directors
• A person capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time pressured environment.
• A passion for building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility

Job Specifics

You will have a comprehensive induction to DPD, this will include both a corporate induction followed by a thorough induction of our Network Operation.

Our depots operate 365 days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include weekend working.

 A full UK driving licence is essential. 

Remuneration

Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme, based on individual and company targets and Private Medical Insurance for you and your family. As well as this, you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Ride 2 Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Gym Discounts, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.

There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD with long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, the DPD Personality of the Year and an award ceremony at our annual company conference attended by over 1,000 delegates.

Please apply via the Apply button. 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19^th November 2019

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