Back of House First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Horley; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK seeks a Back of House, First Line Manager to oversee HR matters, ensuring compliance and performance within the aviation sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a problem-solving mindset, fostering continuous improvement. This permanent, full-time position is based in Gatwick, offering competitive pay and a range of benefits including a free GP service and employee support.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts including retail and childcare

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management and compliance.
• Ability to conduct investigations and develop solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight in HR matters for colleagues.
• Manage compliance and performance standards.
• Build relationships and maintain clear communication.

Skills

Problem solver

Self driven and motivated

Impeccable literacy and verbal skills

Strong leadership skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £40,000
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off, 4 days (possibility nights and days)
Location: Gatwick, RH6 0JW

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 1st September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

Ready for your career to take off? Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides ground handling services at many UK airports? We're seeking a Back of House, First Line Manager to play an integral role in our aviation contract, delivering a first-class service and achieving fantastic results.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Leading the oversight in managing and supporting colleagues in HR matters.
• Reporting directly to the Airside Performance Manager you will work closely in managing and supporting colleagues in HR matters.
• Making sure that compliance and standards are maintained, you partnership with them to plan out meetings that are required,
• OMS management of key tools to improve our working practices.
• To build relationships and keep clear communication.
• Comprehensive understanding of DHL HR Management and confident in conducting investigations conducting investigations
• To accept and embrace change as a constant and unpredictable feature of your working environment.
• To understand Safety and be keen to develop ways of working with the local teams in regards incidents/ accidents / GSRs / CSRs. with the local teams in regards incidents/ accidents / GSRs / CSRs.
• Daily trackers, daily call logs, investigations, handover responsibilities, investigations
• Driving performance in operational environment, performance and efficiency of our colleagues.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Problem solver, As outcomes of investigations come through coming up with solutions and mitigations to help prevent them reoccurring
• Self driven and motivated to see out Continuous improvement
• Impeccable literacy and verbal skills.
• Strong leadership skills, leading from the front when it comes to setting standards.

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

• Be able to provide five years address history
• Be able to provide five years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

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