Days Gatehouse Coordinator

Inpost Uk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost Distribution is hiring a Days Gatehouse Coordinator to join our Leicester hub. You will manage inbound/outbound trailers, coordinate yard movements, and act as the first point of contact for visitors on site.

Based in Leicester, you’ll work at either the inbound or outbound gatehouse, using the C3 Yard Management System to ensure smooth, safe trailer flow and alignment with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment advantageous.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to welcome visitors professionally.
• Able to work independently without supervision, remain calm under pressure.
• Basic IT skills, i.e. email, MS Excel and ability to learn internal IT systems (C3 Yard Management System).
• Accurate with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding and appreciation for health and safety compliance.
• The legal right to work in the UK – this is a requirement for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Booking Trailers into the Hub using the Yard Management System (C3) to manage inbound/outbound trailers.
• Carrying out regular yard checks, monitor trailer positions and bay allocations, ensure safety compliance.
• Support Yard Operations and Shunters, liaise on trailer positioning and movements.
• Monitor yard activity and work with Operations Managers to resolve issues.
• Maintain real-time visibility of trailer movements for smooth operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

UK right to work

Tools

C3 Yard Management System

MS Excel

Job 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 Days Gatehouse Coordinator's to join our Lutterworth 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:

As we continue to grow rapidly, we’re seeking a driven and dynamic Gatehouse Coordinator's to join our team and help propel our success even further.

At InPost, we’re not just moving parcels we’re moving fast. We’re a rapidly growing, innovative business that never stands still. We make bold decisions, work at pace, and deliver on our ambitious goals every single day. And we’re always on the lookout for top talent to grow with us.

In this front-line role, you’ll be based at either the Inbound or Outbound Gatehouse, where you’ll play a key part in the smooth and efficient flow of trailers through our hub. Using our Yard Management System, you’ll be first point of contact for visitors to site and responsible for booking and checking vehicles and trailers in and out of site, coordinating parking and trailer movements within the yard according to operational needs accurately and efficiently.

If you thrive in a busy environment and are passionate about operational excellence, you’ll find your next great opportunity at InPost Distribution.

Location: Harrier Parkway Hurricane 258, Magna Park, Lutterworth LE17 4XT

5 Minutes from M1 Junction 20 & 10 Minutes from M6 Junction 1

What you’ll be doing:

Booking Trailers into the Hub: Utilising our advanced Yard Management System (C3), you’ll accurately manage the booking in and out of all inbound and outbound trailers. Your attention to detail will help maintain real-time visibility of trailer movements and ensure efficient flow through the site.

Carrying Out Regular Yard Checks: You’ll be responsible for performing comprehensive yard checks at regular intervals throughout your shift. This includes monitoring trailer positions, ensuring correct bay allocations, and verifying compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

Supporting Yard Operations & Shunters: Act as a key liaison between the Gatehouse and Shunting teams. You’ll respond to trailer-related queries, provide clear instructions on trailer positioning, and help coordinate timely trailer movements to and from designated bays.

Monitoring Yard Activity: Maintain constant awareness of all yard activity, identifying any inconsistencies or operational issues. You’ll work closely with the Operations Managers to resolve problems quickly and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

What we need from you:

Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment advantageous.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, to welcome visitors professionally and a take a team working approach to liaising with colleagues across departments.

Able to work independently without supervision, remain calm under pressure.

Basic IT skills, i.e. email, MS Excel and ability to learn internal IT systems (C3 Yard Management System).

Accurate with strong attention to detail.

Understanding and appreciation for health and safety compliance.

The legal right to work in the UK – this is a requirement for all applicants.

Perks of the job!:

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.

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.

Days Gatehouse Coordinator • Leicester, England, United Kingdom