Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an outstanding General Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced senior management team. As a General Manager you will have the autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day site management.
Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;
Achieving Depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost
Deliver outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be
Provide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work
Encourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams
Manage the Depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting
Qualifications
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.
Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
Our depots operate 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.
Additional Information
Remuneration and Benefits:
Alongside a competitive salary plus abonus scheme based on company and personal performance, company car or generous cash allowance and Private Medical Insurance; 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…
Holiday trading
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
Health Kiosks visiting every location
Vitality at Work
Free On Site Parking
Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
