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 Warehouse First Line Manager to join our NHS Supply Chain contract, based in Rugby. 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 role is being offered on a 6-month Fixed Term basis.You’ll be working Monday to Friday, covering the hours of 06:00 till 14:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,477.88 per annum and 25 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.