Seconded Night Shift FLM

Night Shift FLM – 3‑Month Secondment (Northampton)

£31,645.74 per annum (pro‑rated)Monday–Friday | 10pm–6am (start 9: 30pm for handover)DHL Supply Chain – Gift & Homeware Wholesale Operation

Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and guide a team through a smooth, safe and well‑organised night shift? This FLM secondment offers the chance to take ownership of a small operation, build confidence in people management and support a friendly, close‑knit team.

The Role

• Gift & homeware operation- supporting the team with accurate** picking and packing**, loading and general warehouse activity

• Working with MHE drivers - ensuring safe and smooth movement of stock

• Health & safety focus -maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene across the shift

• Safety conversations - holding regular discussions and raising SLAMs when needed

• Red Prairie & OMS use - completing reports, tracking KPIs, carrying out 1‑2‑1s and keeping shift information updated

• End‑of‑shift handover - providing a clear, thorough update so the next team starts fully informed

• Independent working - managing the shift confidently with support available when needed

• Hands‑on support - stepping in to help operationally during sickness or holiday cover

What You Need

• Supportive people skills and confidence guiding a team

• Clear communication and the ability to give calm, practical direction

• Computer literacy, including Red Prairie and reporting tools

• Confidence working independently and making steady, informed decisions

• Comfortable holding safety conversations and raising SLAMs

• Willingness to help operationally when needed

• Fit enough to manage three flights of stairs on site

• Available for two weeks of day‑shift training before starting nights

• Reliable, organised and accurate with admin

What You'll Get

• Free parking and an on‑site canteen

• 33 days annual leave, with the option to buy more

• Discretionary performance‑based bonus

• 8% employer pension contribution (4% employee)

• Free 24/7 GP consultations

• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

• Affordable loans, savings schemes and mortgage advice

• More details at DHL Supply Chain Careers

Who We Are

DHL Supply Chain is the global leader in logistics, with 188,000 colleagues across more than** 50 countries**. We support customers in retail, automotive, healthcare and more, and we're committed to running safe, reliable and well‑supported operations.

Our Commitment

We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace where everyone's strengths are valued. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome the experience and insight that ex‑service personnel bring.