First Line Manager

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency seeks a First Line Manager in Purston Jaglin, England, to supervise daily warehouse operations and motivate the team. This full-time role involves implementing strategies for productivity and ensuring safety compliance, with a strong focus on leadership and communication. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, a generous pension scheme, 24/7 GP consultations, and various discounts. Applicants must have warehouse management experience and a British passport.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse management (First Line Manager or equivalent) experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build a strong team culture that values communication and teamwork.

Skills

Warehouse management experience

Operational knowledge of logistics

Problem-solving skills

Leadership and communication skills

Job description

Position: First Line Manager x2 Grade: RCS N Location: Wolverhampton Shift patterns: Monday-Friday - 08:00 -16:00 and 09:00 -17:00 Contract Type: Permanent (Full‑time). Ready to lead from the front? As a First Line Manager in Wolverhampton, you’ll keep the wheels turning, inspire your team, and make every day run smoothly. If you love solving problems, motivating people, and getting results, this is your chance to shine!

What you’ll do

• Lead the team: Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate the team to reach new heights!
• Streamline processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in the 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.
• Foster collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we’ll achieve great results!

What we’re looking for

• Previous warehouse management (First Line Manager or equivalent) experience.
• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Strategic mindset and passion for problem‑solving.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage the team.
• Due to the nature of the project, must hold a British passport.

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme – 8% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice.

About Us

We are 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.

At DHL, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and provide opportunities for ex‑service personnel and veterans.

For more information about working at DHL, visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain.

Applications will be reviewed continuously. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 27th January 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent.