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Position: Night Shift Supervisor

Location: Manchester Piccadilly Station

Work pattern: Any 5 from 7 (Weekdays and weekends included)

Shift Pattern: Night shift – 22:00‑05:30

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Are you ready to lead the night shift at DHL Supply Chain in Manchester Piccadilly Station? We're on the lookout for a Night Shift Supervisor who's energetic and ready to make logistics exciting! Join our team, manage a fantastic crew, and ensure our operations run smoothly while having a great time. If you love a fast‑paced environment and want to be part of a global logistics leader, we want to hear from you!

• Manage and supervise a team of 5 workers during the night shift.
• Oversee the stripping and re‑loading of trains, including removing rubbish and restocking confectionery items (sandwiches, tea/coffee, drinks)
• Report and investigate workplace incidents, escalating non‑compliance issues with safety regulations as necessary
• Communicate and align team objectives and KPIs, ensuring understanding and tracking of performance metrics
• Maintain a detailed spreadsheet tracking stripped and re‑loaded trains, along with outstanding tasks
• Coordinate with Avanti for train movements and ensure DHL drivers correctly load items onto the trains
• Track and analyse shift performance metrics, including productivity, attendance, overtime, error rates and discuss deviations with Frontline Leadership
• Conduct regular meetings for performance reviews, safety confirmations and critical analysis, fostering continuous improvement and engagement within the team
• Complete temperature records for food safety and maintain logs for beginning and end of day activities, as well as defrost logs for frozen food

• Previous operational experience, managing a team of operatives is essential
• Knowledge of the aviation or travel industry is desirable
• Excellent communication skills for effective team interaction and reporting
• Audit experience is advantageous, however, training will be provided
• Proven ability to manage people effectively and lead by example in timekeeping and punctuality
• Strong motivational skills to inspire and energise the team
• Ability to deliver results within a fast paced environment

• Free on‑site parking
• 25 days annual leave
• 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
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