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Deutsche Post · Daventry, United Kingdom

# First Line Manager

Daventry, United Kingdom Manager or lead Operations 

Listed on Deutsche Post’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBAL44507ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU/First-Line-Manager)

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## Job description

### Position

First Line Manager Location: Daventry (NN11)

### Grade

RCS.

### N Shift patterns

Sunday-Thursday. Night shift (21:00-06:00)

### Contract Type

Permanent (Full-Time) Ready to lead from the front? We're looking for a motivated First Line Manager to join our DHL Tyre Contract in Daventry. You'll inspire and develop operational teams, drive performance, and ensure safe, efficient delivery in a fast-paced logistics environment.

If you're a strong people leader with a passion for operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact. ✅ WHAT YOU'LL DO Supervise day-to-day performance, including achievement of agreed customer KPIs and other internal KPIs (eg. safety, operational, employee related etc) Ensuring staff are trained to the correct standard to perform duties as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP`s) whilst maintaining records so that training needs are observed and actioned
- Deliver team member performance reviews (1-2-1's), development and/or succession planning, providing coaching as appropriate
- Support and contribute towards briefing activities such as performance management appraisals, comms zone briefs, PD boards, disciplinaries and grievances, investigations, informal / formal conversations
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures
- Handle operational issues, escalations, and incident resolution To support and get involved with day to day operations needs, such as manual handling of tyres ✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO Previous people management experience (First Line Manager/Shift Manager/Team Leader) is essential Experience within the Tyre industry would be desirable Holds a valid MHE License (Forklift - Counterbalance/Reach) would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills Good analytical and numerical skills IT literate - WMS and Microsoft packages ✅ WHY JOIN US?

Free on-site parking 33 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days Discretionary bonus based on performance Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice Visit [https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain) to learn more ✅ WHO WE ARE ​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries.

Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. ✅ BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing the 19th October, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date.

To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #DSCUKICF

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Daventry, United Kingdom[Apply on Deutsche Post’s careers site →](https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBAL44507ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU/First-Line-Manager)

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