First Line Manager (FLM)

DHL Supply Chain - First Line Manager (FLM) Contract Opportunity x 6
Location: Manton Wood, Worksop Duration: 4 Months Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Shift Patterns: Days, Afternoons and Nights
Daily Rate: Circa £200 per day

The Opportunity

DHL Supply Chain is seeking experienced First Line Managers (FLMs) to support a major warehouse operation at Manton Wood, Worksop. This is an urgent requirement with multiple positions available across a range of shift patterns.

We are looking for individuals who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment, providing leadership to operational teams while ensuring safety, productivity, service and quality standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage warehouse operatives on shift.
• Drive operational performance against KPIs and service targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Manage team performance, attendance and engagement.
• Coordinate daily operational activities to meet customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse.
• Deliver effective shift handovers and communication across teams.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working as a First Line Manager, Shift Manager or Operations Manager within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Proven ability to lead operational teams within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work on-site and commit to the required shift pattern.

Desirable Experience

• Previous DHL Supply Chain experience.
• Experience within large-scale FMCG, retail or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Shift Availability

Candidates must be available to work one of the following shift patterns:

• Days: 06:00 - 14:00
• Afternoons: 14:00 - 22:00
• Nights: 22:00 - 06:00

Location

Candidates should be based within commuting distance of Worksop or be willing to travel to site for their allocated shifts.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start available.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within a leading logistics operation.
• Multiple vacancies and shift options available.
• Fast interview and onboarding process.

If you have warehouse leadership experience and are available at short notice, we'd like to hear from you.