An exciting new Assistant Manager opportunity at DX!

 *** This is a night shift vacancy***

All about you

You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We love team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX Freight provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

What will it feel like to be part of our team?

At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We'll give you all the responsibility you need to develop yourself as an adaptable leader; with plenty of challenges to keep your career growing. If you want to develop your career, DX will provide the training and the opportunities! In addition, you will work with passionate and supportive people who are focused on meeting the DX Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary:

To assist and support the Branch Manager in the daily running of the Branch and to deputise in their absence. A key “hands on “role supporting the Branch Manager in all day to day activities in the Branch. Ensuring a strict security regime for physical security (CCTV, Premises etc.) Ensuring the safety and security of all items and employees in the depot.

Key responsibilities

• To assist in organising the day-to-day operation of secure deliveries/mail
• Scanning of mail and organising of effective deliveries.
• Recruiting and training employees and couriers
• Briefing staff and maximizing ‘first time deliveries’, whilst minimizing investigations
• To deputise in the Branch Manager’s absence.
• Reporting on various performance aspects of the branch
• There may be a need to drive company vehicles (subject to company approval
• To perform any other duty as reasonably requested by a Senior Manager

Essential criteria for this role

• Previous experience in the logistics or distribution industry

Additional information on this role

If you have previous experience of managing teams in fast-paced mail/distribution environments and have the ambition to develop your leadership skills, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan
• Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!