Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Shift Manager, to help strengthen our depot operations management team.
In this role your key responsibility will be to achieve depot objectives in terms of operational, compliance, financial, customer service and HR tasks and responsibilities, through the effective management of employees, maintenance of company operating standards and ISO operating procedures specific to own areas of accountability.
Other key accountabilities will be;
1. Ensure company target for Premium Service is achieved
2. Ensure there are zero Exceptions
3. Ensure company target for Collection Service is achieved
4. Ensure company target for Delivery ETAs is achieved
Qualifications
What we’re looking for ;
You will have experience in a fast paced operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team, ideally within a Transport Setting. We would also expect:
5. You will have strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and manage a team.
6. Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
7. Demonstrate high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
8. Excellent computer skills with the ability to use Google chrome applications
9. The ability to do comprehensive reporting, alongside analysis of data is a key requirement for this role.
10. You will be highly vigilant to any unscrupulous activity taking swift and appropriate action.
11. 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…
12. Holiday trading
13. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
14. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
15. Health Kiosks visiting every location
16. Vitality at Work
17. Free On Site Parking
18. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
19. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
20. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses