First Line Manager Warehouse and Transport

DHL; Northampton; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a First Line Manager Warehouse and Transport. This role involves overseeing warehouse operations and transport activities, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication skills, and prior experience in logistics management. Offered benefits include free parking, discretionary bonuses, and a generous pension scheme. Join us and be part of our inclusive workplace where your skills matter.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within logistics, warehouse, or transport.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions.
• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations.
• Conduct start-of-shift briefs and end-of-shift handovers.
• Manage attendance, performance, and conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics management

Communication

Transport compliance knowledge

Job description

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FLM Warehouse and Transport

Pay Rate: £32,700
Grade: N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Nights, 4 on, 4 off - 18:00-06:00
Location: NN4 7BW

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 First Line Manager Warehouse and Transport to oversee our warehouse operations and transport activities. In this role, you will lead a team to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations, delivering exceptional service to our customers.

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions
• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Conduct start-of-shift briefs and end-of-shift handovers.
• Manage attendance, performance, and conduct

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within logistics, warehouse, or transport.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and warehouse processes

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 02/02/2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. 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.