Night Crew Supervisor

DHL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Manchester is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to oversee operations at Piccadilly Station. The role involves leading a team, managing logistics for train re-loading, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates have operational management experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers perks including free parking, generous leave, and a pension scheme. Join a team where your skills matter and be part of a dynamic logistics environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous operational experience managing a team of operatives is essential.
• Knowledge of the aviation or travel industry is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for effective team interaction and reporting.
• Audit experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of 5 workers during the night shift.
• Oversee the stripping and re‑loading of trains.
• Report and investigate workplace incidents.
• Communicate and align team objectives and KPIs.
• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet tracking stripped and re‑loaded trains.
• Coordinate with Avanti for train movements.
• Track and analyse shift performance metrics.
• Conduct regular meetings for performance reviews.
• Complete temperature records for food safety.

Skills

Operational management

Communication skills

Audit experience

Job description

Position

Night Shift Supervisor

Location & Schedule

Location: Manchester Piccadilly Station

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Work pattern: Any 5 from 7 (Weekdays and weekends included)

Shift Pattern: Night shift - 22:00-05:30

About the Role

Are you ready to lead the night shift at DHL Supply Chain in Manchester Piccadilly Station? We're on the lookout for a Night Shift Supervisor who is energetic and ready to make logistics exciting! Join our team, manage a fantastic crew, and ensure our operations run smoothly while having a great time. If you love a fast‑paced environment and want to be part of a global logistics leader, we want to hear from you!

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Manage and supervise a team of 5 workers during the night shift.
• Oversee the stripping and re‑loading of trains, including removing rubbish and restocking confectionery items (sandwiches, tea/coffee, drinks).
• Report and investigate workplace incidents, escalating non‑compliance issues with safety regulations as necessary.
• Communicate and align team objectives and KPIs, ensuring understanding and tracking of performance metrics.
• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet tracking stripped and re‑loaded trains, along with outstanding tasks.
• Coordinate with Avanti for train movements and ensure DHL drivers correctly load items onto the trains.
• Track and analyse shift performance metrics, including productivity, attendance, overtime, error rates and discuss deviations with Frontline Leadership.
• Conduct regular meetings for performance reviews, safety confirmations and critical analysis, fostering continuous improvement and engagement within the team.
• Complete temperature records for food safety and maintain logs for beginning and end of day activities, as well as defrost logs for frozen food.

Role Would Suit People Who

• Previous operational experience, managing a team of operatives is essential.
• Knowledge of the aviation or travel industry is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for effective team interaction and reporting.
• Audit experience is required.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free on‑site parking
• 25 days annual leave
• 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.

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.

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.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

We are committed to creating a space where everyone feels respected and empowered.

Interview Schedule

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 5th January (to cover the Christmas period).

Visit https://careers.Dhl.Com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more.