Warehouse First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Worksop; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme 8% employer

GP consultations

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Worksop is seeking a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead a team and ensure safe, efficient day-to-day warehouse operations. The role requires inspiring leadership and delivering high standards.

You will monitor KPIs, plan labour, and foster health and safety, with a permanent, full-time contract and rotating shifts from 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm at Manton Wood. Salary is a stated rate of £31,681.20 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience as a First Line Manager or Team Leader in a warehouse.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Clear communicators with the ability to manage performance and employee relations fairly.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations, processes and best practices.
• Organised, resilient and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of warehouse operatives to deliver exceptional performance.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are completed safely, accurately, and within timelines.
• Monitor and drive KPIs including productivity, quality, service and attendance.
• Plan and allocate labour and resources to meet workload changes.
• Champion health and safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Performance management

Health & safety

Job description

Pay Rate: £31,681.20
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday working 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm on rotation
Location: Manton Wood - Worksop

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Join DHL Supply Chain, where innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence come together to keep some of the world's most recognised brands moving.

We're looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager who can inspire a team, drive performance, and ensure day-to-day warehouse operations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of warehouse operatives to deliver exceptional performance
• Ensure all warehouse activities are completed safely, accurately, and within agreed timelines
• Monitor and drive key operational KPIs, including productivity, quality, service, and attendance
• Plan and allocate labour and resources effectively to meet changing workload demands
• Champion a culture of Health & Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Have previous experience in a First Line Manager or Team Leader role within a warehouse environment.
• Are confident communicators with strong leadership and people management skills.
• Can effectively manage performance and handle employee relations matters fairly and professionally.
• Have a solid understanding of warehouse operations, processes, and best practices.
• Are organised, resilient, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

WHY JOIN US?

• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• 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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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.

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