First Line Manager
Do you have what it takes to lead and inspire a team? Can you balance people management with operational excellence? Are you ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment?
Here at GXO, we’re looking for a First Line Manager to join our NHS Supply Chain contract, based in Alfreton. You’ll play a key role in planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of a team of operatives. You’ll provide leadership, motivation, and training to ensure operational effectiveness and that all daily targets are met. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic environment where flexibility, problem-solving, and strong communication skills are essential.
This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, on rotating shifts of 06:00 till 14:00 & 14:00 till 22:00.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,675.91 per annum plus a 13% shift premium and 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also 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!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Manage and motivate your team to achieve productivity and accuracy targets
- Plan and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, health & safety, and company policies
- Handle disciplinary, absence, and grievance issues in line with our HR policy
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and share ideas with management
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Proven experience of leading successful teams in a complex, fast-moving logistics/warehouse environment
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities
- Computer literate; experience with WMS systems
- Ability to manage change and develop a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.