Warehouse PM Shift Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance-based bonus

8% employer pension contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is looking for a Warehouse PM Shift Manager in Reading, UK. This role involves coordinating shift activities, leading teams, and ensuring high safety standards. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience, excellent leadership skills, and a track record of achieving targets. Competitive salary between £30,000 - £35,000, with additional perks such as a pension scheme, performance bonus, and discounts. Applicants will be considered for future opportunities as well.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a warehousing supervisory role.
• Previous experience of managing and leading teams.
• Natural leader with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the work activities of the shift.
• Manage staff to drive high performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Warehousing supervisory experience

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Meeting targets

Job description

Warehouse PM Shift Manager – DHL Supply Chain

Pay Rate: £30,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience)

Grade: M

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday - 1:30pm to 10:30pm

Location: RG2 0BS

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 19th January 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

What You’ll Do

• To co‑ordinate and lead the work activities of the shift, providing effective leadership, communication, motivation, training and development and team management for the workforce.
• Manage own staff on shift to drive a culture of high performance, positive engagement and the highest standards of safety and productivity.
• Ensure that team performance reviews, development and/or succession planning is completed for all staff on shift.
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Execute against customer requirements and operational KPI's. Produce end‑of‑shift analysis and provide data on achievements and issues.
• Work closely with Senior Management to enable site to deliver on expectations and צווישן maximise any opportunities to further develop the site.
• Ensure adherence to jire Health and Safety policy / processes.
• To actively work alongside direct and in‑direct internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a culture of respect and high performance within your team.
• Complete all team performance reviews, accurately and within Pav timeframe.
• 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.

Role Would Suit People Who

• Experience of working within a warehousing supervisory role / environment – Essential.
• Previous experience of managing and leading teams.
• Building and developing teams.
• Demonstrable record of delivering against targets.
• You’re a natural leader with excellent communication skills, able to inspire and engage your team.

Why Join Us

• Discretionary bonus based on performance.
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4 Aplicable 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 industriesalta including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

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