First Line Manager

ATL; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday

Mon-Fri working

14:00-22:00 shift

Free parking

Health & Wellbeing Package

Refer a Friend bonus

Full uniform provided

Job summary

ATL is a trusted logistics partner specialising in streamlined supply chains, efficient warehousing and seamless transportation. ATL is looking for an experienced and motivated Front Line Manager to join our Warehouse operation in Marchington.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take responsibility for your shift, lead and develop a team of warehouse colleagues and ensure daily operations run safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse or logistics team.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Knowledge of WMS and inventory software.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Organised with good time-management skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a shift team.
• Coordinate daily receiving, picking, packing and shipping.
• Monitor KPIs, identify improvements and implement best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

WMS experience

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

• Job Category FTE
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Front Line Manager – Warehouse

Location: Marchington
Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00
Department: Warehouse
Reports to: Operations Manager

Ready to lead from the front?

ATL is a trusted logistics partner specialising in streamlined supply chains, efficient warehousing and seamless transportation.

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Front Line Manager to join our Warehouse operation in Marchington.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take responsibility for your shift, lead and develop a team of warehouse colleagues and make sure daily operations run safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

If you’re a strong people manager who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment, enjoys solving problems and knows how to get the best from a team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

Leading your team

• Lead, motivate and support a team of warehouse colleagues.
• Conduct daily pre-shift briefings, communicating priorities, targets and safety messages.
• Manage performance, attendance, training and development.
• Address team concerns and resolve issues effectively.
• Complete Return to Work and Bradford Factor meetings where required.

Managing warehouse operations

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing and shipping.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, throughput and order fulfilment.
• Ensure effective communication and handovers between shifts.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards across the operation.
• Ensure all work meets ATL's quality standards.

Driving performance and improvement

• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Implement best practices to improve workflow, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections.
• Provide clear updates and operational reports to management.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience leading, supervising or managing a team.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory software.
• A good understanding of modern warehousing practices.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Confidence managing performance and having constructive conversations.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• The ability to remain organised and focused in a fast‑paced environment.
• GCSE-level English and Maths, or equivalent.
• A high level of honesty and integrity.

What we offer

30 days' holiday
Monday to Friday working
14:00 - 22:00 shift
Free parking
Health & Wellbeing Package

£500 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Full uniform provided

Join ATL

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a busy warehouse shift and play an important part in developing our people, improving performance and delivering a first‑class operation.