Warehouse First Line Manager

GXO; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Leeds is seeking a confident First Line Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a fast-paced distribution centre. This full-time position requires leadership skills to inspire teams, ensuring safety and productivity standards are met. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £34,807.50, comprehensive benefits including a company pension scheme, medical insurance, and 28 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in team leadership and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership within a warehouse or supply chain environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in health & safety, process adherence, and team engagement.
• Manage shift handovers, resource planning, and operational continuity.
• Support HR functions including RTWs, investigations, and absence management.
• Drive performance against KPIs and support site-wide initiatives.
• Act as site lead on Sundays and during management absences.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Do you have what it takes to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced distribution centre? Can you inspire teams to hit KPIs while maintaining a strong safety-first culture? Are you looking for a role where leadership, accountability, and development go hand-in-hand?

If you’re nodding “yes” – this could be your next big move.

Here at GXO, we’re looking for a confident and capable First Line Manager to join our Nutmeg contract based in Leeds. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations, lead teams across shifts, and ensure our standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity are consistently met.

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

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £34,807.50 per annum, and 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, 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:

• Lead by example in health & safety, process adherence, and team engagement
• Managing shift handovers, resource planning, and operational continuity
• Supporting HR functions including RTWs, investigations, and absence management
• Driving performance against KPIs and supporting site-wide initiatives
• Acting as site lead on Sundays and during management absences

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in team leadership within a warehouse or supply chain environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

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.