Warehouse First Line Manager

GXO Logistics; Altofts; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Company pension scheme

GP service (24/7)

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits platform

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager for the NHS Supply Chain contract, based in Normanton. You will lead a team of operatives, plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities, and drive safety, accuracy and performance in a fast-paced warehouse.

This is a full-time, permanent role covering nights from Sunday to Thursday, 22:00–06:00. You will develop people, optimise processes using RESUS WMS, and ensure targets are met while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams in fast-moving logistics or warehouse environments.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities to monitor performance.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of operatives to achieve safety, accuracy and productivity targets.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily warehouse activities and shift coverage.
• Coach and develop staff, ensuring compliance with procedures and training.
• Operate and oversee warehouse equipment when trained, and manage stock movement.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

WMS experience

Warehouse equipment operation

Tools

RESUS

Job description

Can you inspire a warehouse team to deliver exceptional accuracy, productivity, and service while leading from the front every day? Are you the kind of leader who spots opportunities for improvement, drives positive change, and motivates teams to exceed expectations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment where safety, performance, and people development are equally important to success?

Here at GXO, we're looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager to join our NHS Supply Chain contract, based in Normanton. You'll play a key role in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of a team of operatives. You'll provide leadership, motivation, and training to ensure operational effectiveness and that all daily targets are met. This is a hands‑on role in a dynamic environment where flexibility, problem‑solving, and strong communication skills are essential.

This is a full‑time, permanent position. You'll be working Sunday - Thursday, covering the hours of 22:00 till 06:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £30,722.52 per annum plus a 30% shift allowance and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Pick items of stock from the pallet racking, shelf or other predetermined area within the warehouse using the available picking methodology i.e. Radio Frequency terminals or picking list, to agreed productivity targets
• Use the Warehouse management system (RESUS) to assist in the location and retrieval of products
• Ensure work equipment is in good working order and report any defects
• Sort loads in the marshalling area and load vehicles
• Be able to operate, where trained to do so, the necessary warehouse equipment

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experienced in leading successful teams in a complex, fast‑moving logistics/warehouse environment
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities
• Computer literate; experience with WMS systems
• Capable of driving mechanical handling equipment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.