Transport Operations Director

1 month ago


OldburyonSevern, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom DPDgroup Full time

Job Title: Transport Operations Director

We are seeking an experienced Transport Operations Director to join our Senior Management team in our Transport Department based at our site in Oldbury.

As a Transport Operations Director, you will have a strategic understanding of a fast-paced large-scale Transport operation. You will lead and inspire your team to achieve departmental objectives in terms of operational costs, service to network, equipment and capacity utilisation, driver resource.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering outstanding service to our Customers, Hubs and Network of Depots and customers with a team driven to be the best they can be
  • Achievement of Compliance Targets within the operation and Department through ensuring Legislation and Company policies are adhered to at all times
  • Ensuring resolution of operational issues, through proactive management of areas of concern, quick response to immediate problems and strategic planning of potential areas of weakness. Planning of contingencies in case of site failure.
  • Encouraging a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams
  • Managing your operation P&L through effective planning and reporting

Requirements:

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience of running large, fast-paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility for a significant number of staff
  • International CPC qualification and excellent understanding of Transport Compliance
  • Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead and manage teams, influence strategy and liaise with Directors
  • Decisive and effective decision-making skills, in a time-pressured environment
  • Passion for building and motivating high-performing teams
  • High levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility
  • Demonstration of the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability
  • Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme based on company and personal performance and company car or generous cash allowance. We also provide a range of benefits, including:

  • 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
  • Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job


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