Senior Courier

DPDHL

Senior Courier

Salary Not Specified

DPDHL, Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e6350745ede24ac5a0b6e7ee9bbb5098

Full Job Description

  • Join us as a Courier Supervisor at our Cambridge Service Centre


  • § Location: Papworth Everard, CB23 3GY (Site relocating in August 2024, to Huntingdon, PE29 6SZ)

    § Working hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:30 (45 hours per week)

    Our Promise you:

    ü Competitive Salary

    ü 22 days Annual Leave entitlement, increasing year on year (capped at 26 days)

    ü Eligibility for our Employee Bonus scheme (pro rata on contract period).

    ü Family-friendly company policies, including Enhanced Maternity Leave.

    ü Access to Employee portal with exclusive benefits and discounts across retailers and supermarkets.

    ü Certified Mental Health First Aiders and access to Virtual Wellbeing Centre.

    ü Enhanced company pension and internal training opportunities.

    ü Work in a rapidly growing and stable industry.

    ü Full company uniform and PPE provided.

    ü Free onsite parking.

  • Who we are


  • DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world's most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, offering amazing opportunities for national and international career development. We also support various initiatives such as Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.

  • What you'll do


  • As a Courier Supervisor with DHL, you will lead a team of couriers who deliver and collect shipments with the required documentation, following our high standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.

    Your main responsibilities will be:

    § Lead and motivate a team of couriers who deliver and collect shipments with the required documentation, following our high standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.

    § Help your team to organise and prioritise their workload (including multiple route sort/Loop Management) to achieve maximum productivity and meet deadlines and SLAs.

    § Set and monitor KPI targets for your team and address any performance issues accordingly.

    § Ensure all couriers meet delivery exception targets for right time customer hit rate and manage underperformance accordingly

    § Represent DHL in a professional and efficient manner to increase customer satisfaction

    § Conduct daily briefs, PDs and debriefs with your team to keep them updated with company communications, processes, team and general updates.

    § Conduct regular 121 reviews and annual appraisals with your team members.

  • What you'll need


  • § Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

    § A high-performance mindset for yourself and your team

    § Sound decision making and communication skills.

    § Ability to work effectively under pressure.

    § Flexible working approach with a friendly and enthusiastic attitude

    § Good team player with the ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines.

    § Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.

    § Highly professional, accurate and effective work ethic.

    § Willingness to change.

    § Diligent and attentive to detail.

    § Proficient in using sophisticated IT tools.

    § Demonstrates respect and result focused behaviours.

    § Displays the CIS attributes of can do, passion, speed and right first time.

  • What's Next


  • Take the next step in your career and apply now by uploading your CV online. Please note that due to regulatory requirements, we will need a full 5-year employment history and conduct a Criminal Record check for successful applicants.

    We look forward to welcoming you to the DHL Express UK team!

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    § Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.

    § A high-performance mindset for yourself and your team

    § Sound decision making and communication skills.

    § Ability to work effectively under pressure.

    § Flexible working approach with a friendly and enthusiastic attitude

    § Good team player with the ability to work on your own initiative and meet tight deadlines.

    § Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.

    § Highly professional, accurate and effective work ethic.

    § Willingness to change.

    § Diligent and attentive to detail.

    § Proficient in using sophisticated IT tools.

    § Demonstrates respect and result focused behaviours.

    § Displays the CIS attributes of can do, passion, speed and right first time.

    DHL Express UK is part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world's most international company. We operate in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, offering amazing opportunities for national and international career development. We also support various initiatives such as Go Teach, Go Green and Go Help.

    § Working hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:30 (45 hours per week)

    Our Promise you:

    ü Competitive Salary

    ü 22 days Annual Leave entitlement, increasing year on year (capped at 26 days)

    ü Eligibility for our Employee Bonus scheme (pro rata on contract period).

    ü Family-friendly company policies, including Enhanced Maternity Leave.

    ü Access to Employee portal with exclusive benefits and discounts across retailers and supermarkets.

    ü Certified Mental Health First Aiders and access to Virtual Wellbeing Centre.