Shift Operations Manager (Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

GP consultations 24/7 (confidential)

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL in Allington (Kent) is hiring a Warehouse Shift Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers 40 hours per week with a shift pattern of 5 from 7, 10pm–6am. You will lead the warehouse team, drive productivity, ensure safety and monitor performance to meet targets.

Join DHL to contribute to a robust logistics operation, enjoy benefits like pension contributions and onsite parking, and play a key role in shaping efficient warehousing practices in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing.
• Experience with night shifts.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving.
• Natural leader with excellent communication.
• Happy to work in a chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Team: supervise daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth, efficient performance.
• Streamline Processes: implement strategies to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure Safety: uphold safety standards and compliance in the workplace.
• Monitor Performance: track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster Collaboration: build a culture of communication and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Logistics knowledge

Safety compliance

Performance monitoring

Job description

Warehouse Shift Manager Pay Rate: £44,000.00 +20% Shift Premium Grade: M Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 40 hours per week Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, 10pm - 6am Location: Allington, ME16 0LE

What You'll Do

• Lead the Team: Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your leadership will inspire and motivate our team to reach new heights!
• Streamline Processes: Implement innovative strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency in our warehouse
• Ensure Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards and compliance regulations, creating a safe and secure workplace for everyone.
• Monitor Performance: Track key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet and exceed our goals.
• Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability and teamwork. Together, we'll achieve great results!

This Role Would Suit People Who

• Have strong operational knowledge of logistics and warehousing
• Are currently or are recently working Night Shifts
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for problem-solving.
• You're a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team
• Happy to work in a chilled environment

Why Join Us?

• Free parking on site
• 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

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.