First Line Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Warehouse First Line Manager, you'll oversee the operational procedures of the warehouse and a team of Partners working in it to ensure the smooth running of our supply chain operation. You'll support the personal development of your team, creating a culture of inclusion and growth for everyone. . Hours of work - 37.5 hours per week, any 5 out of 7 nights to include weekend working between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 Contract - This is a permanent role Key Responsibilities Working in our supply chain operation is fast paced as we aim to ensure stock is in the right place at the right time for our customers. On a day-to-day basis, you'll be responsible for: - Ensuring Health and Safety and all legislative and operational procedures are adhered to. - Keeping the operation working smoothly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing these with you team. - Leading and developing a high performing team, acting as a role model for the Partnership. - Making sure all Partners are treated fairly and respectfully. - Supporting the wider teams within your site when required, including deputising for the Warehouse Shift Manager in their absence. Essential skills/experience you'll need - Experience working in a management role in a Distribution / Warehouse environment with knowledge of working with warehouse management systems. - Stock Management experience. - A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation. - Experience of dealing with full disciplinary procedures according to ACAS guidelines. . Closing Date: August 3, 2025 Pay: £36,400.00 - £57,600.00 Annual Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, any 5 out of 7 nights to include weekend working between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00 Job Level: Partnership Level 8 Where You'll Be Working: Aylesford Regional Distribution Centre (Waitrose & Partners), Beddow Way, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AT ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there never been a more exciting time to join us. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. At the John Lewis Partnership we’re not just employees; we’re co-owners, and that why we’re called Partners. Being a Partner means not only do we all collectively share the responsibilities of being the UK largest employee-owned business, but we also share in its rewards and successes. It this ownership model that makes the Partnership a very unique place to work.