Warehouse First Line Manager

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a warehouse environment? Does motivating and developing a team come naturally to you? Would you like to put this experience to use with an ambitious and growing operation at the forefront of their industry? Then you’re in the right place!

We are looking for a Warehouse First Line Manager to join our Castore operation at Knowsley, Liverpool. You’ll be responsible for delivering operational excellence in efficiency, quality and cost for your area and team, through the development of people, processes, facilities and deployment of best practices.

This is a full time, permanent role, where you’ll work on an any 5 from 7 shift pattern, this will typically be Tuesday to Saturday however flexibility will be required, this is logistics after all! The hours of work will be 14:00 – 22:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £29,000 per annum. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. 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! Including our GXO University which provides you the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• First line management of a team of warehouse operatives - regularly reviewing attendance, performance, and conduct, within a fast-paced environment where tasks and requirements can change rapidly

• Departmental management focus ensuring that inbound and outbound operations are processing as efficiently as possible

• Ensure that resource hours are recorded accurately and that budget variance is highlighted and mitigated appropriately

• Operate as a part of a close-knit team working together to deliver results for the business and our customer

• Take the lead on continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on cost-saving opportunities

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• A proven track record at team leader level, within a fast-paced warehouse environment

• The ability to effectively lead, develop and manage a team, whilst identifying areas for development and recognising success

• Ability to work within time timescales, effectively manage workload, and experience of change management to drive improvement

• Exemplary communication skills, and an ability to confidently converse across all levels of the business

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.

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