Supervisor

DHL Germany; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves managing warehouse operations, supporting transport regulations, and ensuring KPI targets. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year in a supervisory role, possess strong communication and IT skills, and demonstrate resource management knowledge. The position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discount vouchers for restaurants and cinemas

Healthcare benefits

Pension and enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working in a comparable or acting supervisory role.
• Knowledge of resource management and deployment.
• Excellent communicator able to provide and implement operational information.

Responsibilities

• Management & Reconciliation of warehouse deliveries and holdbay.
• Efficient management of bulk/return deliveries.
• Support LGV Transport rules & regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Resource management

Job description

Overview

Position: Warehouse Supervisor. Contract Type: Permanent – 40 hours per week. Location: Tunbridge. Shift: Nights.

Salary: £28080

Why choose DHL eCommerce UK?

We are proud to be recognised as a Best Workplace 2025 and Top Employer for the 5th year running. In addition to competitive pay, you will have access to a range of benefits including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and more, plus pension, enhanced family leave, childcare discounts, employee assistance programme and more.

About this role

This role will ensure the safe and efficient throughput of traffic within the various sortation areas of the operation in accordance with the individual work area requirements. You will need a strong work ethic and real attention to detail. It is a physical job in a busy warehouse hub that is always working at full speed, so you’ll be on the go throughout your shift. Whatever task you’re performing, your attention to detail will ensure every parcel gets to its customer right on time.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Management & Reconciliation of warehouse (deliveries, Holdbay, etc)
• Efficient Management of bulk/return deliveries with C&D and LGV fleet
• Support Bulk Collection Customer Planning
• Support LGV Transport rules & regulations
• Effective deployment of all operational resources in accordance with the work area requirements
• Ensure KPI targets are achieved or exceeded in accordance with the work area requirements
• Attend training and personal development courses as arranged

The ideal candidate will have

• Minimum of 1 year working in a comparable or acting supervisory role
• Knowledge of resource management and deployment
• Excellent communicator able to provide, receive and implement operational information and instruction
• Good IT skills

Career development

We take every employee’s career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone’s voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL eCommerce UK.

What will you need to do next?

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV.

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