Night-Shift First Line Manager — Lead & Develop Ops Team

Deutsche Post; Daventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

33 days annual leave (option to buy)

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme with 8% employer / 4%员工

GP consultations (24/7)

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Daventry is seeking a motivated First Line Manager to lead operational teams on the Tyre Contract. You will drive performance, coach staff, and ensure safe, efficient delivery in a fast-paced logistics setting.

The role requires strong people leadership, experience within logistics, and proficiency in Excel and WMS tools. A valid MHE license is advantageous. This permanent full-time position offers on-site work with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a logistics/operational environment.
• Strong people-management and coaching abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and data-driven performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day performance and achieve customer KPIs and internal KPIs.
• Ensure staff are trained to SOPs and maintain training records.
• Conduct 1-2-1 reviews, coaching, and development plans.
• Support performance management, communications, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality and safety standards.
• Handle operational issues and incident resolution.
• Assist day-to-day operations, including tyre handling.

Skills

People management

Excel

Communication

IT literacy

Numerical skills

Leadership

Training & development

WMS familiarity

Tools

MHE Licence (Forklift)

WMS

Job description

DHL Daventry is seeking a motivated First Line Manager to lead operational teams on the Tyre Contract. You will drive performance, coach staff, and ensure safe, efficient delivery in a fast-paced logistics setting.

The role requires strong people leadership, experience within logistics, and proficiency in Excel and WMS tools. A valid MHE license is advantageous. This permanent full-time position offers on-site work with a supportive team.