Our client is an express parcels carrier and with a network of depots across the UK they are a major player in what is a fast moving and competitive sector.

Currently going through a major change management programme, they are seeking an Interim Hub Operations Manager to undertake a 6 month contract at their depot in North London.

The successful candidate will support the Location Manager in the management of the Specialised Operations Hub. The HOM will manage all the day to day operations of the Hub through the location management team, ensuring that resources are directed towards the achievement of customer service, productivity and safety, targets within the framework of budgeted costs.

Being responsible for the day to day operations of the hub depot, you will face the challenge of maintaining and developing the top quality levels of service at this busy hub depot.



All your management and people development skills will be called into play in this dynamic operational role. With a positive and practical approach, you will develop and maintain a team culture that is both commercially and customer orientated, ensuring performance, costs and resources meet our client?s objectives.

You will be planning and optimising depot resources, managing and motivating warehouse and transport staff, developing and driving total quality and customer services initiatives and leadership and motivation of your team.
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Knowledge and Skills:

To meet this challenge you will be an accomplished Operations / Depot / Branch General Manager with your experience gained in an express parcels or similar multi :drop environment giving exposure to P & L accountability, business development, quality systems and procedures and budgetary control.

Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential, as is an innovative and analytical approach. You will combine ambition with a flexible outlook, strong commercial acumen and have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities

Astute with a strong customer focus, you will have the confidence to make an immediate contribution. You will be a relationship builder and team player incorporating an involved style with a determination to succeed and make things happen.

Experience of dealing with trade unions is highly desirable and knowledge of HASAW, road transport and employment legislation is essential.

You will be PT / IT literate, a strong and confident communicator, and have a flexible and enthusiastic approach.

Please note this is an interim contract which is expected to last for a minimum of 6 months and probably as long as 9 months. Real prospects of staying with our client if successful in the role.

Salary is likely to be around the £40k mark.