General Manager

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e‑commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. We also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

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 autonomy and responsibility for day‑to‑day site management.

• Achieving depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost.
• Delivering outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be.
• Providing the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work.
• Encouraging a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams.
• Managing the depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting.

• Knowledge of the logistics or distribution industry and experience of running large, fast‑paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility for a significant number of staff.
• A confident communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams, 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 who enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self‑motivation and flexibility.
• Demonstration of the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
• Availability to cover any 5 shifts (including weekend working), as depots operate 365 days a year.
• A full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme based on company and personal performance.
• Company car or generous cash allowance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Holiday trading.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Free life assurance of 4 × salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Health Kiosks visiting every location.
• Vitality at Work.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Discounted shopping from hundreds of retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping.
• Milestone days off to celebrate with your family and friends.
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for screen‑based work.

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. We recognise and develop talent, promoting from within wherever possible. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers’ promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.