Job Description
Due to our continued growth we opened our 5th Hub that is the largest and most technically advanced in Europe. In light of this growth we are currently recruiting Transport Shift Managers, to help strengthen our award winning team.
In this role you will be part of the Traffic Office management team who ensure the smooth running of our Transport operation. You will be responsible for engaging, motivating and managing Class 1 Drivers, including agency and subcontracted routes, in order to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators.
Other key accountabilities will include;
1. Controlling and organising routes in response to planned allocation whilst also reporting and communicating with the relevant teams about breakdowns, traffic delays and accidents.
2. Controlling, monitoring and authorisation of driver’s hours and the monitoring and reporting of accidents as per company policy and legal requirements
3. Ensuring adherence to the Operator’s Licence and other legal compliance requirements
4. Liaising with workshops to ensure they receive requested vehicles for service, MOT or repair
5. Carrying out and follow through defect procedures, including the issue and return of Defect Reports
6. Maintaining driver brief and de-brief sheets and daily running sheets
7. Ensuring correct paperwork (including disclaimers and driving licence checks) and briefings are completed with agency drivers
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
8. You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, ideally driver management within a transport setting.
9. You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
10. Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
11. Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
12. Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications
13. The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
14. Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
Additional Information
About our Benefits
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…
15. Holiday trading
16. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
17. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
18. Health Kiosks visiting every location
19. Vitality at Work
20. Free On Site Parking
21. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
22. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
23. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses