Warehouse Shift Manager (nights) at InPost UK

Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

38000.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Team Motivation, Productivity Targets, Workforce Planning, Rota Management, Operational Optimization, Sortation Processes, Handover Reporting, Induction Process, Safety Culture, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Communication Skills, Logistics Operations, KPI Achievement, Computer Proficiency

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Warehouse Shift Manager (nights) to join our Stockton-upon-Tees team! We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency. As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities. About the role: Are you a dynamic and driven leader ready to make a significant impact in a fast paced, high energy environment? At InPost, we are looking for an exceptional Nights Warehouse Shift Manager to join our team and help drive operational excellence in our parcel sortation operations. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in overseeing daily warehouse operations, optimising mechanical sortation processes, and leading a talented team towards achieving outstanding results. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on an exciting and challenging leadership role, we want to hear from you! 📍 Location: InPost, Lockheed close. Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 3SE 📅 Shift Pattern: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 🕒 Hours: 00.00am - 08.00am 💰 Salary:£ 36,000p/a - £38,000p/a (depending upon experience) What you’ll be doing: Lead with Passion: Inspire and motivate your team to consistently meet and exceed productivity targets while ensuring customer deadlines are always achieved. Your leadership will foster a positive, high-energy environment where everyone feels valued and driven to perform at their best. Forecast and Plan: Play a key role in workforce planning by accurately forecasting staff requirements, managing rotas, and coordinating annual leave schedules. This proactive approach ensures we’re consistently fully staffed and prepared to meet operational demands without interruption. Optimize Operations: Take ownership of all warehouse processes, including labelling, sortation, and overall team productivity. You will drive continuous improvements to ensure all targets are met while maintaining the highest quality standards across every task. Ensure Smooth Handover: Deliver detailed and clear handover reports to the incoming Shift Manager, guaranteeing a seamless transition between shifts and uninterrupted operational flow. Create a Winning Team Culture: Lead the induction process for all new employees and provide ongoing training and support for both staff and contractors. By investing in their development, you enable the team to perform their roles effectively, efficiently, and with safety top of mind. Champion Safety: Uphold a strong safety culture by ensuring all team members complete mandatory Health & Safety training. Your commitment will help maintain a secure and healthy working environment for everyone involved. What we need from you: At least 1 year of hands-on experience working in a fast-paced Distribution or Logistics environment, with a solid understanding of the operational challenges and dynamics unique to this sector. Proven track record in people management, successfully motivating and leading teams to consistently achieve and exceed performance targets. Demonstrated ability to drive and surpass operational KPIs, delivering measurable improvements that contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the operation. A calm and focused mindset that excels at prioritizing daily tasks and maintaining composure under pressure, while consistently producing high-quality results. Strong problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making, enabling quick and effective resolution of operational issues. Proficient in essential computer software and systems, confident in navigating digital tools critical to warehouse and logistics management. Exceptional time management and communication skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines while engaging, inspiring, and supporting your team to perform at their best. Right to work in the UK, ensuring eligibility for employment without restrictions. We love to reward our people for the great work they do: 🪴 Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme 🌟 Peace of mind with Life Insurance 🚴 Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme 🤝 Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program The InPost process: We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two stages including a site visit. Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage. At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people. We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.

Responsibilities

The Nights Warehouse Shift Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily parcel sortation operations, driving continuous improvements in warehouse processes like labelling and sortation, and ensuring all productivity targets are met. This role also involves leading and developing the team, managing workforce planning, and championing a strong safety culture.