Operations Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-12
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Gaydon
United Kingdom

Grade: K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns:

Monday to Thursday, 06:15am to 15:15pm

Friday 06:15am to 11:15am

Location: Gaydon, CV35 0DB

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Ops Manager to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Take operational leadership and budget responsibility for managing a safe and efficient operation to help achieve operational standards and the customer(s).
  • Analyse and understand health and safety related risks for our associates, take action to reduce or eliminate these risks according to a prioritized plan
  • Take responsibility for managing and running a safe operation and driving a Safety First Culture with all individuals in the operation by applying and improving the Safety Standards
  • Driving continuous improvement quarter-on-quarter based on removing barriers to improved performance for the department where necessary
  • Leverage Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program as a daily way to confirm behaviors and processes

?THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
  • IT Literate with Microsoft Office Packages
  • Previous automotive customer experience would be an advantage
  • Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
  • You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
  • Visit to learn more

?WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

?BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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