First Line Manager – Distribution Centre (Temp to Perm)

Location: Middlewich, CW10
Hours: 37.5 per week – Fixed shift: Tues–Sat, 14:00–22:00
Pay: Up to £19.50 per hour (including shift allowance)
Permanent Salary After 13 Weeks: £36,404 + £1,631 shift allowance = £38,035 per annum

About the Role

We’re recruiting an experienced First Line Manager to join a busy Retail & Operations Distribution Centre in Middlewich. This is an excellent long‑term opportunity offering a temp‑to‑perm route after 13 weeks, with strong career progression and a supportive environment.

As a First Line Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading large operational teams (Team Leaders & Warehouse Operatives), driving performance, and ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As a First Line Manager, you will:

• Lead, support and develop operational teams
• Manage daily performance, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are achieved
• Work closely with planning and operations to align resources with demand
• Ensure effective use of Warehouse Management Systems
• Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety and all regulatory processes
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Support colleagues to work in a safe, customer-focused way

What We’re Looking For

To be successful, you will need:

• Experience managing large teams in a logistics or distribution environment
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and make effective operational decisions
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the operation

Compliance Requirements

Due to the nature of the industry associated with the role environment, all candidates must be able to pass background checks, including:

• 5-year employment history check
• UK criminal record check (DBS) **
• Attendance at a 5‑day security training course

Please Note  **an enhanced DBS check will be completed following a successful interview, fully funded by the company

Benefits Once Permanent

Once transferred to a permanent contract, you’ll receive access to a range of benefits, including:

• Annual pay review
• Profit share scheme
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• 32 days’ holiday per year
• Free uniform & car parking
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Colleague discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme & various lifestyle discounts
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme

If you believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please send your CV to leanne@kpir.co.uk or call 01270 589943 for more information

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