Warehouse First Line Manager reference: 39477

<div><div><div><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £29,269.74<br><strong>Grade: </strong>RCS N<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns:</strong> Working any 5 from 7, 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm on rotation<br><strong>Location:</strong> Normanton - Wakefield</p> <p>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. </p> <div>We're now looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager to lead and motivate a team, ensure operational excellence, drive performance, and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.</div> <div> </div> <p><strong> </strong><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse colleagues to achieve KPIs and service levels</div> </li> <li> <div>Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies</div> </li> <li> <div>Monitor productivity and quality, implementing improvements where needed</div> </li> <li> <div>Manage resource planning and shift allocation to meet operational demands</div> </li> <li> <div>Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and resolve them promptly</div> </li> <li> <div>Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO </strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within a warehouse or logistics environment</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate teams</div> </li> <li> <div>Knowledge of health and safety standards and warehouse best practices</div> </li> <li> <div>Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities</div> </li> <li> <div>IT literacy and experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) is desirable</div> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHY JOIN US?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discretionary bonus based on performance</li> <li>Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations</li> <li>Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts</li> <li>Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain</a> to learn more</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>​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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 15th December 2025. 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. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>#DSCUKICF </p></div></div></div>