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Lead distribution manager, princess royal parcel hub (nw10 7rh)

Croydon
Royalmailgroup
Distribution manager
Posted: 5h ago
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Job reference 323916


Lead Distribution Manager, Princess Royal Parcel Hub - NC9, NC900
Competative salary, £2,800 car discount, 18% annual bonus potential with 27.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Permanent, Full time

Princess Royal Parcel Hub, Stonebridge, NW10 7RH

For a full job description, please click on the following link:Job Descriptions



About the role

Are you ready to lead large-scale logistics operations and drive performance across two of our key Vehicle Operating Centres? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced leader in Road Transport Management to take charge of our PRDC and Greenford sites, ensuring safe, legal, and efficient mail transportation across the network.


This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll manage a team of 9 Transport Managers and oversee up to 250 HGV and agency drivers, delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement across a complex and fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure full compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements relating to fleet and vehicle operations, including holding and maintaining the site’s Operator’s Licence (O Licence) and acting as the lead Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder
• Lead the safe and compliant operation of fleet and distribution activities across both sites
• Embed World Class Mail principles and drive continuous improvement using KPI and balanced scorecard metrics
• Collaborate with Fleet and Asset Managers to optimise vehicle and container utilisation
• Coach and develop Transport Office Managers, ensuring high performance and strong employee engagement
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including union representatives, TfL and logistics partners including Logistics UK
• Drive team performance by leading, motivating and inspiring your team to deliver operational excellence, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

What you'll bring

• Proven leadership experience in parcel logistics and transport, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of UK road transport legislation and safety standards
• CPC qualification and willingness to be named on the Operating Licence
• Experience managing large teams and driving results across a balanced scorecard
• Strategic planning, project management, and strong data analysis skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing abilities
• Confidence in managing industrial relations and negotiating with union



Why join us?


This is more than a management role, it’s a chance to shape the future of our logistics network, lead high-performing teams, and make a real impact on service delivery across the UK.

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face to face interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions.

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.


We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: Friday 18th July. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.
Job Enquiries: Ricky Martin - ricky.archer@royalmail.com
Recruitment Enquiries: Emma Connelly - emma.connelly@royalmail.com

For guidance on writing a great CV and how to prepare and conduct yourself at interview there are two online courses available on SuccessFactors called ‘CV Guidance’ and ‘Interview Skills’.

As part of the online application process you will be asked to confirm that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Before completing your application, you should read the criteria below in order to check that it is appropriate for you to apply. You will also need to seek approval from your line manager and may need additional HR approval in place before progressing.

Details of the internal application eligibility criteria can be foundhere

Terms of appointment are detailed within the advert and voluntary transfer terms will apply (unless stated otherwise).

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