Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8—to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.
We're Hiring: Area Operations Manager East!
At EVRi we lead the way in delivery, and always on the lookout for new talent! We’re market leaders and we invest to keep on growing. We aim to think inside and outside the box, striving to be the carrier of choice for every consumer in the UK.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Operations Manager to join our Depot Leadership Team in the East Region, supporting our key sites in Normanton, Lutterworth, Sheffield and Peterborough
Are you a natural leader with a passion for transport and compliance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you’ll make a real impact across multiple sites. As an Area Operations Manager we are looking for someone who can deputise for the Area Manager, so it is essential you have strong leadership skills and can make decisions on their behalf. You will be responsible for the Cost, Quality and service of the operation, whilst providing clear and direct leadership.
As our Area Operations Manager, you’ll:
- Lead and support depot Transport and Compliance Managers across your area.
- Be the go-to transport expert, driving continuous improvement and upskilling your team.
- Deputise for the Area Manager, making confident decisions and keeping operations running smoothly.
- Champion health and safety through our Go Home Safe culture.
- Use data and insights to improve cost, quality, and service performance.
- Inspire and develop your team, building a strong pipeline of future talent.
Interested? Then here is what you need to be successful at Evri!
- A confident leader with experience managing remote teams and multi-site operations.
- CPC qualified (or working towards it – we’ll support you!).
- Skilled in transport compliance, health & safety (NEBOSH is a plus), and operational excellence.
- A great communicator who can engage, mentor, and motivate teams.
- Analytical and solutions-focused, with a strong grasp of KPIs, MI, and cost control.
- Comfortable working across shifts and a 24/7 operation.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by this opportunity and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey with us!
Evri Group for everyone
We’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.
We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.
Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.
At Evri Group, everyone is welcome.
