First Line Manager Warehouse (Nights)

DHL; Maidstone; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Pension scheme (8% employer, 4%ampus)

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Free mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager in Maidstone (ME16 0LE) to coordinate daily logistics and warehousing activities. The role requires supervising teams, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely, safe completion of tasks across a 40-hour week with a 5-from-7 night shift pattern.

Candidates should have warehouse supervisory experience, be comfortable with night shifts, and possess knowledge of supply chain practices and logistics software.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Currently or recently working night shifts.
• Knowledge of supply chain practices and computer literacy with logistics software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on warehousing activities and performance.
• Supervise and coordinate productivity; ensure deadlines are met safely.
• Track orders using in-house tracking software and maintain records.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Team leadership

Logistics software

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

Pay Rate: £38,500 + 20% Shift Premium
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 40 hours per week
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, 10pm - 6am
Location: ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods and dispatching orders.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist management by reporting on and monitoring the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and performance in your designated area
• To supervise, implement and coordinate productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames, while always maintaining standards of excellence
• To track and trace orders using a digital in-house tracking software system, ensuring that records are maintained and kept at optimum level

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous and practical experience as a Supervisor or Team Leader within a warehouse/logistics environment - Essential
• Are currently or are recently working Night Shifts
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• Happy to work in a chilled environment

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking on site
• 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.

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