Warehouse First Line Manager - GXO Logistics : Job Details

Are you a team player? Are you great at multitasking and organising your day? Are you a natural leader looking to take on the responsibility of a First Line Manager?

We’re looking for an organised and performance driven individual to join us as a Warehouse First Line Manager in our Currys RDC in Newark.

The role is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll join us on a ‘4 on 4 off’ night shift pattern, working 18:45 - 06:45, although some flexibility is required during peak times – this is logistics after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £34,143.60 per annum, there will also be an additional night shift premium of 20% between 20:00 and midnight, and 30% from 00:01 to 07:00. You’ll also receive 21 days annual leave (including bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Be responsible for a team in one of our key outbound operational areas in our RDC, playing a key role in achieving our daily targets and KPIs, striving with your team to achieve a best on class operation
• You will use your people skills to have great conversations with your team on performance related issues and you will be comfortable in having these 121-discussions understanding how to get the best from your teams whilst supporting them and recognising great individual performance
• You will have a great understanding of warehouse management systems and will use your skills to keep your team working efficiently and effectively
• With your keen eye for detail, you will be comfortable completing, maintaining and improving shift reports relating to people, performance and regulatory compliance

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience leading a team of warehouse colleagues within a large, fast paced warehouse environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience managing conflicting priorities, with the ability to plan and organise a warehouse operation
• Strong IT skills, including warehouse systems and Microsoft Office

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