Warehouse Shift Manager - Days

DHL Supply Chain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee operations and drive success. This role requires proactive leadership in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in people management within warehousing or supply chain and strong IT skills. You will be responsible for managing productivity, health and safety, and contributing to a continuous improvement culture. Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a generous pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar people management role, within warehousing/supply chain.
• Customer management experience is advantageous.
• IT Literacy with experience using Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Start-up experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist operational management by monitoring and reporting on warehousing activities.
• Manage productivity by communicating job expectations to direct reports.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained across the operation.
• Support continuous improvement programmes to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

People management

Customer management

IT Literacy

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Pay Rate: £38, 600.00

Grade: RCS L

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off 06:30 - 18:30

Location: Derby - DE74 2BB

This role is due to start from 01/02/2026

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager to lead our operations and drive success. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for logistics, we want you on our team!

What you'll do

• To directly assist operational management by initiating, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of all warehousing activities and staff performance of your designated shift
• To manage and implement productivity by communicating job expectations to direct line reports, monitoring stock movement and control, whilst ensuring that all deadlines are safely met within allocated time frames and always maintaining standards of excellence
• Responsible for Health and Safety across the operation and driving a Safety First Culture, to ensure all staff are safe within the workplace at all times
• Support a continuous improvement programme to increase efficient and effective working practices within the operation

This role would suit people who

• Previous experience in a similar people management role, within warehousing/supply chain
• Customer management experience is advantageous
• IT Literacy with experience using Microsoft Office and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Start-up experience is desirable

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 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.