Trainee Shift Manager

4 weeks ago


Bicester, United Kingdom DPDGroup UK LTD Full time
Company Description
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: circa £27,669.10 rising to £38,520.59 after 12 months on successful promotion to Shift Manager.
    Location: Bicester OX26 6GF
  • Days of Work: 5 out of 7 to include Weekends
  • Hours of Work: Shift work to include rotation on Nights

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are 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 our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD 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.

Job Description

Job Description

At DPD we continuously look to innovate and evolve our business so we are delighted to launch our brand new Trainee Shift Manager Academy. This Academy is part of a wider strategic depot network infrastructure plan. We are seeking resilient, dynamic and enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate leadership potential to be able to take our business forward.

Continuing your career on the Trainee Shift Manager Academy you will have a comprehensive 12 month development programme, you will develop your management skills within this fast-paced delivery environment in all positions that report to an Operations Manager, including 2 month rotations on AM (nights), PM (afternoons) and Dispatch (Mornings) sections in your base depot.

You will be supported by a comprehensive induction programme and full training to gain exposure to all areas of running a successful parcel delivery operation, including people management, planning, transport legislation, security, HR and health and safety in a 24/7 - 365 Business. This is a fantastic opportunity that will provide you with genuine development and career progression opportunities.

After successful completion of the 12 month Trainee Shift Manager Academy you will be appointed to a Shift Manager role where you will have the opportunity to utilise and further develop the skills and knowledge you have gained

Qualifications

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, you will be educated to A Level or equivalent standard. We would also expect;

  • Be resilient and enthusiastic
  • Be flexible to accommodate the high-volume nature of the role
  • Hold a full drivers licence
  • Have previous management or supervisory experience
  • Be open to relocation.
  • Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
  • Be able to work days, nights and weekends in a demanding and high pressure environment.


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...
  • Holiday trading
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
  • Free onsite car parking for all employees
  • Health Kiosks visiting every location
  • Discounted shopping from 100'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

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. 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.
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