First Line Manager

DHL Germany; Allington; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to supervise operations and drive team success. The ideal candidate will have strong warehouse leadership skills, a hands-on approach to daily operations, and a commitment to health and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £36,796.37 plus benefits including a pension scheme and 24/7 GP consultations. Join a team that values inclusivity and operational excellence.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse leadership and management experience is essential.
• Hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day warehouse operations is essential.
• Must have admin experience and be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Operational management

Health and safety compliance

Computer literacy

Job description

Pay Rate: £36,796.37 + 10% shift premium
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Late shift - 14:00pm until 22:00pm - Any 5 out of 7
Location: Kent, ME16 0LE

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Warehouse first line manager to lead our operations and drive success.

If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the Team: Supervise warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in our warehouse
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• You will be working in a chilled environment at all times

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Proven warehouse leadership and management experience is essential
• Hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day warehouse operations is essential
• Must have admin experience and be computer literate
• Proactive and solution‑focused approach to operational challenges
• Strong focus on health and safety within a warehouse environment
• Practical experience implementing and maintaining health and safety procedures

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on‑site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex‑service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 22nd December 2025. 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.

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