BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Warehouse First Line Manager
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Rotating Shift Pattern - Any 5 from 7. Working 6am - 2:30pm, 1:30pm - 10:00pm
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Accountable for overseeing the day to day operation of the warehouse and management of a team of Warehouse Operatives
- Promoting excellent standards within the team to ensure colleagues are managed effectively to achieve all required standards of operational performance
- Have clear understanding of the Objectives and KPI's applicable to your role and to your team
- Conducting probation reviews, performance reviews, back to works and weekly 1:1s
- Ensuring that the Warehouse staff have received relevant and up to date training
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Proven experience within a management role in a warehouse environment is essential
- Experience working within an ambient operation in the food industry is desirable
- Strong engagement and communication skills
- Extensive experience in coaching and development of a team
- Able to work and adapt to a fast paced environment
- Excellent IT skills - Using Microsoft Office Programs such as Excel, Outlook etc.
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.