XDP is the largest privately owned freight carrier in the UK, and has built a reputation for reliability and quality of service. What sets XDP aside from other delivery companies is the fact that we operate our own logistics network of over 30 UK overnight parcel depots. Our 9-acre central distribution site is well positioned in the heart of the Midlands, operating a manual sortation system with a capacity to handle in excess of 40,000 parcels per night.
We currently have an exciting position opening for a Depot Supervisor(PM) to join a thriving business in the logistics industry.
Located in the Brentwood area (UK), and is an office & depot on site based role.
Hours 45 Total paid 42.5 (Times In demand with role requirements)
Candidate Profile
- You’ll have an excellent understanding of logistics/freight/parcel/distribution industry, coupled with relevant supervisory experience in managing teams. Direct & Indirect)
- A person capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time-pressured environment.
- A passion for engaging and motivating high-performing teams.
- Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self-motivation, and flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
· Allocating tasks and responsibilities to warehouse staff and drivers to ensure an efficient operation.
· Experienced in the use of WMS or similar systems.
· Escalating performance or disciplinary issues to Operations.
· Ensuring all deliveries & collections are achieved.
· Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
· Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations, including FLT daily checks etc.
· Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse facility, identifying, and reporting any damage.
· Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers when necessary, inclusive of responding to emails to resolve queries.
· Maintaining high standards of housekeeping.
· Counterbalance / FLT licence preferred.
· Any other task determined to be in the interests of efficient operation
- Achieving Depot / Hub objectives in terms of H&S, security, productivity, quality, and cost.
- Deliver outstanding service to our network of Depots and customers with a team driven to be the best they can be.
- Provide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work.
- Encourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams.
- Maintain a culture of excellence, boosting employee engagement.
- HSSE and Hygiene accountability for the Depot / Hub, ensuring high standards at all times.
- Work with internal teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce cost and increase customer service levels.
- Always maintain exceptional customer service, representing the brand well and developing pride in quality service.
- Support Depot Manager.
- Hands-on, hard working with a ‘can do’ attitude.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive package, pension contribution and the opportunity to progress in our rapidly expanding company:
· Competitive market comparable salary.
- This is a full-time position Monday-Friday (With flexibility to support the business when required)
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Company pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
- Company Uniform.
- Free parking.
If this is you please apply via Indeed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Warehouse Supervision: 2 years (preferred)
Location:
- Brentwood CM13 3JT (required)
Work Location: In person
