Plant Manager

2 weeks ago


Medway, United Kingdom Royal Mail Group Full time

Plant Manager

Salary and benefits:

  • Competitive salary, bonus potential of 35%, and 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Annual car allowance of £6,800 or cash equivalent of £6,300
  • Full family private healthcare
  • Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates

About the Company:

Royal Mail, a leading organization in the UK, connects companies, customers, and communities nationwide, offering a 'one-price-goes-anywhere' postal service to over 30 million addresses. As a key employer, Royal Mail values its workforce and prides itself on being an essential part of the communities it serves, making billions of deliveries each year. The company is dedicated to leveraging the latest technology and business approaches to optimize its operations while also focusing on sustainability and reducing emissions.

Job Description:

As a Plant Manager at Medway Mail Centre in Rochester, ME2 2EE, you will lead operational management teams, drive process improvements, and ensure the smooth running of site operations to meet customer commitments. You will be instrumental in implementing national change initiatives, developing business plans, and achieving key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing all aspects of site operations
  • Driving performance and implementing process improvements
  • Providing leadership to create a high-performance culture
  • Managing a team and ensuring delivery of high-quality service

Preferred Skills:

We are seeking candidates who are flexible, have strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. Key areas of focus include:

  • Leadership
  • People management
  • Resilience
  • Achievement orientation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Customer centricity

Shift patterns: Flexibility across all shifts, plant locations, and operational hours is necessary for this role.

Additional Benefits:

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 6 weeks plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
  • RMG Share Schemes
  • Family-friendly support including enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
  • Various discounts and offers
  • Supportive company sick pay
  • Lifestyle benefits and financial support options
  • Healthcare and wellbeing services
  • Free stamps at Christmas

Career Development:

Royal Mail offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive and take pride in their work. With a commitment to reducing emissions and improving air quality, the company invests in innovative technologies and sustainable practices.

Application Process:

To apply for this role, please submit your application online along with your current CV. If you are already employed by Royal Mail, ensure to use the internal careers site for applications.

Assessment Process:

The assessment process includes a face-to-face interview and a management scenario exercise. Details of the assessment will be provided on the day.

Note on application: Current Royal Mail employees must apply through the internal careers site.

Closing Date: Thursday 13th June


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