Job Description

Role Overview
As a Warehouse & Facility Manager, you'll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business. Driver Health & Safety routines and regulations to the highest standard across the site and Join a global network of passionate experts - backed by the latest technology, to take your career to the next level.
Key Responsibilities:

• An experienced leader with the capability to manage warehouse workflows and processes dealing in Imports and export and domestic cargo and value added warehousing solutions.
• Ability to adapt and embrace change while keeping calm in a pressured time driven environment
• Needs to be familiar with HMRC warehouse protocols,
• To Lead and work as part of a strong warehouse team of 3 staff, whilst motivating them to deliver a constantly high and efficient customer service.
• Site Responsible person for all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace as well as monitoring and enforcing all safe systems of work for staff to follow,
• Must have a full understanding Aviation Security regulation and ensuring compliance at all times.
• Site Facilities Lead -for all aspects of maintenance for the building to includes repairs, and site improvements.
• Site Quality, Lead for all compliance audits, to include quality and environmental protocols
• Needs to be able to communicate effectively at all levels, with a proven history of dealing with both internal and external customers,
• Good PC skills, Specifically Word, Excel, Outlook (Cargowise, ICE, Atlas would be advantageous)
• Proven history in freight forwarding with the ability to demonstrate their forward-thinking attitude and how to compel others to follow the same
• Will be responsible in all HR processes with staff.
• Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
• Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Skills and Experience:

• Two or more years' experience within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
• Health & Safety experience required with Facility Manager experience
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above - or equivalent desirable.
• Experience of HMRC procedures.
• Commercial awareness.
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to follow processes with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Inter-personal skills - Influencing, communication, relationship management, cultural awareness and ability to work across teams.
• Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry and related processes

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme which includes life assurance
• Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts
• Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

LOCATION: Luton
HOURS: 37.5 Hours Monday-Friday
REPORTS TO: Motorsports Transport Manager
Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.
What's Next?
If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via our with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role.
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.
Our culture is focused on personal commitment - to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions - and even in other countries.
We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds - irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

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