Jobs at DP World

Leads procurement across DP World’s UK Ports & Terminals operations, including London Gateway and Southampton. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, contract and risk management, cost optimization, supplier development, spend analysis, and procurement team leadership. The role partners with senior stakeholders, develops sourcing plans, supports continuous improvement, and requires regular travel between UK port locations with occasional European travel.

Lead end-to-end operational launches for new customer contract logistics implementations and large-scale transformations across Europe. Manage readiness from design through deployment, stabilisation and BAU handover. Oversee teams of Launch Leads and Specialists, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, drive WMS/automation implementation, UAT/FAT/SAT, commissioning, risk and budget management, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget go-lives.

Leads Business Process Improvement and Business Intelligence across European logistics sites. Oversees Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, Power BI dashboards, reporting automation, data governance, and analytics strategy. Coaches BI and continuous improvement teams, partners with operational and corporate stakeholders, and tracks project benefits, adoption, productivity gains, cost reductions, and business outcomes. Extensive travel across Europe is required.

Conduct operational and process audits across warehouse operations, assess compliance with procedures, analyze performance data, identify trends and risks, and provide clear findings to operational teams. Perform confirmation audits, monitor corrective improvements, support functional compliance testing, maintain hazardous-material and waste records, and produce accurate reports while safeguarding confidential information.

Manages accounts receivable and collections, customer reconciliations, invoice imports, financial reporting, audits, and finance-related projects. The role also supports reporting automation, process improvements, and practical solutions to financial and operational challenges while ensuring compliance with Romanian Accounting Standards, IFRS, and fiscal legislation.

Leads DP World’s European sport partnerships, sponsorships, trade events, and stakeholder engagement strategy. Oversees partnership portfolios, event activation, executive engagement, budgets, agencies, governance, performance measurement, and ROI. Collaborates with communications, marketing, commercial, and regional teams to strengthen brand awareness, customer engagement, and commercial outcomes. Represents the organization at industry events and manages strategic relationships across Europe.

Coordinate ro-ro port operations for vessels serving Zeebrugge and Rotterdam: ensure health & safety, liaise with customers and stakeholders, manage damage control, coordinate unit movements, and keep vessels to schedule.

Provides administrative support for site operations through accurate data entry, document and records management, reporting, email monitoring, customer query handling, and system maintenance. Reviews proof-of-delivery documentation, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, manages competing priorities, and supports Admin and Warehouse teams while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Lead the deployment, verification, and continuous improvement of HSEQ standards across multiple logistics sites. Monitor KPIs, audits, incidents, and compliance; lead investigations and corrective actions; maintain ISO certifications; support environmental and sustainability objectives; and develop site HSEQ teams. The role partners with operations, customers, leadership, and external stakeholders while providing strategic guidance, training, and practical support across the region.

Lead a 300-person, multi-shift logistics operation at DP World’s Minworth site. Responsibilities include operational performance, workforce planning, customer and supplier relationships, health and safety, budget control, employee performance management, KPI monitoring, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role supports strategic objectives and service delivery for a major automotive customer while managing Shift Managers and operational support teams.

Lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, using root-cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and statistical analysis to improve first-time-through rates and reduce scrap. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality concerns. Maintain QMS and IMS processes, including ISO compliance, document control, reverse FMEAs, warranty resolution, and process documentation. Support continuous improvement projects and quality KPIs.

Lead the Minworth plant’s overall operations, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, environmental performance, customer relationships, budgeting, and business planning. Build a high-performing management team, drive Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives, maintain ISO 14001-related systems, improve productivity, reduce waste, and support commercial growth and new business opportunities.

Support HR programmes and initiatives, assist end-to-end recruitment, advise on employee relations, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, support performance management, deliver training, produce HR reports, ensure UK employment law compliance, and contribute to wider HR projects to foster engagement and inclusive culture.

Lead and manage Operational Excellence functions (WMS, CI, BPI, BI, HSEQ, Security, PMO); own OE budgets; support commercial teams and contract launches; drive change management, KPI-based performance improvements, Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement, BI tooling, WMS adoption, and profitability initiatives while ensuring HSEQ and security compliance.

Provide financial control and insight for a new Contract Logistics site: develop and monitor KPIs, prepare forecasts and cost-center analyses, support budgeting and investments, identify risks and deviations, build management information systems, and act as a trusted financial business partner to site leadership and stakeholders.

Lead implementation of site quality strategy and QMS, ensure ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance, investigate non-conformances, monitor KPIs and audits, drive continuous-improvement, train and coach site teams, and act as primary quality contact for customers and auditors to embed consistent quality practices.

Build and operate HR processes for a new site: payroll data submission and support, personnel administration, contract amendments, employee lifecycle and termination processes, benefits administration, onboarding and recruitment support, HR reporting, and day-to-day employee and manager guidance to ensure compliant, efficient site launch and growth.

Lead day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations for an automotive customer, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, safety, and cost performance. Drive process governance, Lean continuous improvement, workforce leadership, performance reporting, customer issue resolution, and transformation projects to achieve operational and environmental objectives.

Oversee safe and efficient daily port and customer operations, leading frontline teams, coordinating vessel turnarounds, managing resources, and maintaining service standards. The role supports port projects and Isle of Man operations, acts as a load controller, oversees employee reviews and leave, manages disruptions, and ensures compliance with safety, security, and company procedures.

Supports ferry terminal operations, including vessel arrival and departure, vehicle and passenger marshalling, traffic management, check-in, loading and discharge activities, safety inspections, and general terminal support. The role requires customer service, teamwork, prioritization, and safe operation in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. Bus driving and experience in ports, shipping, logistics, transport, or vehicle marshalling are desirable.