Warehouse FLM Nights – DHL Supply Chain
Pay Rate: £31,000 – £33,000
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full‑Time)
Shift Patterns: 4 on, 4 off / 18:00–6:00 / Night Shift
Location: Northampton – NN4 9BD
Role Purpose
As a Nights First Line Manager at DHL Supply Chain, you will lead a team of warehouse colleagues during night operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate handling of goods. You will play a key role in maintaining operational excellence, driving performance, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
* Health & Safety Leadership: Champion a safety‑first culture by ensuring all activities comply with DHL’s health and safety standards and legal requirements.
* People Management: Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse operatives to achieve performance targets. Manage attendance, conduct reviews, and support employee engagement.
* Retail & Food Sector Experience: Apply your knowledge of retail and food logistics to manage temperature‑controlled environments, product integrity, and customer expectations.
* Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Utilise WMS to monitor performance, track inventory, and ensure accurate reporting. Troubleshoot system issues and support training for team members.
* Foster Collaboration: Build a strong team culture that values communication, accountability, and teamwork. Together, we’ll achieve great results!
Who This Role Would Suit
* Proven experience in a warehouse supervisory or FLM role, ideally within retail or food logistics.
* Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and best practices.
* Effective leadership and team management skills.
* Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
* Ability to work night shifts on a 4 on 4 off pattern.
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
Why Join Us
* Free parking and on‑site canteen.
* Discretionary bonus based on performance.
* Flexible working options – just ask about alternative patterns at interview.
* Generous pension scheme – 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
* Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
* Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts.
* Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice.
DHL – About Us
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At DHL, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone’s skills and experiences matter. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, valuing the skills and experience of ex‑service personnel and supporting veterans in finding jobs.
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