First Line Manager - Warehouse

DHL; Daventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor / FLM for the recycling department in Daventry. This full-time night shift role involves managing a team, monitoring logistics, and ensuring productivity. Suitable candidates should have previous supervisory experience, organizational skills, and willingness to work night shifts.

Benefits

Free parking

Free transport

Canteen provisions

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support service for you and your family

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader is desirable.
• Experience in the preparation and distribution of volume orders.
• Familiarity with 1-2-1 meetings, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of warehousing activities in the recycling department.
• Supervise a team of up to 15 direct reports and coordinate productivity.
• Track and trace orders using digital in-house tracking software.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

Experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader

Experience in warehousing

Knowledge of logistics software

Job description

Pay Rate: £31,958 + Shift Premium + Overtime

Grade: N

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift Patterns: 4 on, 4 off – 18:00 - 6:00 (Night Shift)

Location: Daventry - NN11 8NF

Customer: JD Wetherspoon Daventry

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor / FLM to coordinate our daily logistics requirements in the recycling department of the warehouse.

This is a night shift role. Please only apply if you are willing to work night shifts.

What does the role entail?

1. Assist management by monitoring the effectiveness of warehousing activities and performance in your designated area.
2. Supervise, implement, and coordinate productivity, communicating job expectations to direct reports, ensuring all deadlines are met safely within allocated timeframes while maintaining standards of excellence.
3. Track and trace orders using digital in-house tracking software, maintaining accurate records.
4. Work within the recycling department of the warehouse.
5. Manage a team of up to 15 direct reports.

What do we need from you?

1. Previous practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader is desirable.
2. Experience in warehousing is desirable.
3. Experience in preparation and distribution of volume orders.
4. Computer literacy with knowledge of logistics software.
5. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organize, and train team members.
6. Familiarity with 1-2-1 meetings, disciplinary procedures, back-to-work protocols, and conflict resolution.
7. Willingness to work 4 on, 4 off shifts, 18:00 - 6:00.
8. The role is based in the recycling department of the warehouse.

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay rates, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: free parking, free transport, canteen provisions (if applicable).
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more.
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counseling. More info: DHL Benefits

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