First Line Manager Bedford, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: First Line Manager
Location: DHL Sainsbury's - Bedford (Marsh Leys)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Any 5 of 7 days 37.5hrs per week (06:30-14:30)
Closing Date: 8th March 2023
Criminal Check required: Yes - A Basic Criminal Record Check with be required
Customer Contract: Sainsbury's
Salary: £27,500
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
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;
Primary purpose of role:
- An opportunity has arisen for a First Line Manager. You will be responsible for leading the work activities of a team of colleagues; providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training, development and team management. Ensure legal compliance at all times.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead the team to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members.
- You will need to have GCSEs or equivalent in Math's and English.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must have good level of experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- Flair for planning and organization.
- Knowledge of H & S regulations.
- Thrive in a high-pressure environment.
- Deliver team performance reviews.
- Deliver and promote effective communication.
- Manage investigations and hearings in line with HR policy.
- Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced.
- Preparation of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
- Effective absence management.
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
Requirements:
Essential
- Experience of team management within a distribution environment.
- Good analytical & numerical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills.
- Excellent communicator (verbal & written).
- Knowledge of H & S requirements.
- Must have high level of experience working with Microsoft Excel.
- High school / secondary education.
Desirable
- Experience of Employee Engagement Projects.
- Experience of an automated warehouse environment.
- Experience of a unionized working environment.
- Experience of managing a large team.
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.
