Logistics Shift Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 1243
£41,132 / year
Salary
Within the market range
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 1242, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 1243, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask DPD UK what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 1242 (Managers in storage and warehousing) · 70% match
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 21% match
- Possible 1241 (Managers in transport and distribution) · 7% match
About the role
- Contract Type: 12 month FTC / 40 Hours Per Week
- Salary: £41,132.43
- Location: Parsonage St, Birmingham, Oldbury B69 4PH
- Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
- Hours of Work: 13:00 - 01:00
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.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Shift Manager to join our high performing Logistics Solutions Management team.
As a Logistics Shift Manager, you’ll be required to work within our Logistics Warehouse in an environment where operating efficiently under pressure and at pace will be a fundamental aspect of the role.
In this role you will primarily manage a small team of operatives to deliver the day to day requirements of the warehouse pick and pack operation.
You will oversee your team in order to achieve KPIs for productivity, costs to plan and accuracy of warehouse processes while monitoring and championing levels of service provided and actively seeking improvement activities.
Additional responsibilities will include;
Follow and promote all policies and procedures, including HR, Health and Safety, Quality and Housekeeping, ensuring any training requirements are met
What we’re looking for
- You will have experience in a logistics operation with proven and demonstrable people management experience, involving direct accountability and responsibility for motivating and leading a high performing team.
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
- Health Kiosks visiting every location
- Vitality at Work
- Free On Site Parking
- 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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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in storage and warehousing (SOC 1242) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~98k in sample- Offer £41,132
- Middle half £30,888–42,588
- Median £35,880
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£30,888–42,588), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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