DPD Group UK
Hub Operations Manager
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Company Description
Due to the launch of our new Hub Operation supporting our expanding Out-of-Home (OOH) network—including automated parcel lockers and PUDO pickup points—we are recruiting an experienced Sortation Manager to join our hub operations team. In this role, you will lead high-volume sortation to ensure seamless, accurate processing for customer-convenient deliveries.
Contract: Permanent / 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: Circa £53,500
Location: Hub 5, Hinckley
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Hours of Work: 08:00 - 16:30
DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hub Operations Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced hub operations management team and help our people to achieve ever-greater heights by leading and inspiring from the front. Could this be you?
In this role you will be part of the management team who ensure the smooth running of our operation within our purpose-built Hub. You will be based within our Hinckley hub and will be responsible for engaging, motivating and leading a team of Sortation managers in order to achieve operational Key Performance Indicators.
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Additionally, you’ll also have accountability for:
- Achieving all Hub objectives to include; Health and Safety, quality, security, productivity and cost to deliver outstanding service to our Depots and customers.
- Recruitment, development and retention of staff including planning and allocation of temporary workforce during busy periods.
- Liaising and building strong working relationships with management teams at all levels within other departments to improve the overall operation.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
- Extensive experience in logistics, warehouse or distribution industries.
- The ability to run a fast-paced operation, managing and motivating high-performing operational teams.
- Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.
- Decisive and effective decision-making, problem resolution and time management skills.
- High levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
- Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability.
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Additional Information
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Remuneration
Your package will include an excellent basic salary, company car or cash alternative, attractive bonus scheme that is based on individual and company targets. As well as this, you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading, and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.
DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible. There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD to include; long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, and the DPD Personality of the Year award.
If successful, you can look forward to the exciting prospect of joining an increasingly successful and expanding business, that through its constant innovation, has revolutionised the express parcel industry and continues to define its outlook for the future.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer
Job Title: Hub Operations Manager
Function: Mid Management
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
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