Pay Rate: £31,000-£34,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Grade: RSC N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: VARIOUS AVAILABLE across earlies/lates & nights any 5 days from 7
Location: Derby - DE21 7HW
Be part of something new and exciting. At DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics provider, our people keep the country moving—and now you have the chance to help shape a brand-new start-up operation from the ground up. Join us at the beginning of this journey and play a key role in building a high-performing, innovative team that will set the standard from day one. We're now seeking an experienced Warehouse First Line Manager to play a pivotal role in driving this next chapter of our journey.
Please note the start date for these roles is mid-end November 2026
✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
Lead, coach and support a team of warehouse colleagues to achieve safety, productivity, quality and service KPIs
Coordinate daily operational activities across areas such as Inbound, Returns, Pick, Pack and Outbound
Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all DHL health, safety and security standards
Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback and support colleague development and engagement
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, performance and operational standards
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
Warehouse, logistics or distribution team leadership experience
Strong people management, coaching and communication skills
Ability to lead teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
Automation, FMCG or start-up operation experience is desirable.
✅WHY JOIN US?
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 https://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.
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