First Line Manager Baggage Handling Unit

Company: DHL Supply Chain
Apply for the First Line Manager Baggage Handling Unit
Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Pay Rate: £37,080

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 5 On 2 Off

Location: Bristol Airport (BS48 3DY)

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an Airport. You will be required to undergo Security Vetting Processes (including a criminal record check and counter terrorism check) if you are to be successful for this position.

DHL works in partnership with easyJet at Bristol Airport to provide all ground handling within their Bristol operation. No two days on our aviation contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the ground handling operation, working to tight timeframes but delivering fantastic results.

Amazing Benefits including 24 hour GP service, retail discounts and reduced cinema tickets plus many more.

What Does the Role Entail?

  • Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements
  • Compliance to GDP and GMP, where required, at all times.
  • Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members
  • Deliver team member performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as appropriate
  • Facilitate effective communication between senior management team and colleagues
  • Manage all disciplinary and grievance issues (complaints) in line with HR policy, manage absence through RTW’s
  • Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

What do we need from you?

  • Aviation experience is essential
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience in managing team in dynamic environment
  • Good MS Office knowledge
  • Managerial experience on similar level

Security Process to work within aviation and travel at DHL

  • Be able to provide 5 years address history
  • Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
  • To obtain a full airside ID

Why Choose Us?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

  • Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
  • Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
  • Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an Essential Part of Everyday Life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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Posted: April 19th, 2026