Depot Manager

InPost UK; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Depot Manager for our Lincoln site. You will lead a high‑energy team, oversee parcel logistics, and drive excellence in service delivery.

This pivotal role focuses on operational efficiency, performance leadership, and maintaining strong customer focus in a fast-paced environment. You will manage budgets, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and push for continuous improvement using data and technology.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience within logistics, distribution, or supply chain.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control.
• Solid grasp of regulatory and compliance requirements in logistics.
• Results‑driven with focus on continuous improvement and data‑driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead fast-paced, 24/7 depot operations and drive performance.
• Coordinate parcel distribution, deliveries, and service levels.
• Manage a sizeable team; foster high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Monitor budgets, drive profitability, and ensure operational excellence.
• Champion safety and compliance; use data to optimise workflows and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Team management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Data driven

Customer service

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 a Depot Manager to join our Lincoln team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

About the role:

In this pivotal role, you won’t just manage operations—you’ll ignite performance, inspire a high-energy team, and set new standards in customer service. You’ll thrive on tackling challenges head‑on, optimizing operational efficiency, and pushing for innovation that propels us toward ambitious business goals.

If you’re a natural leader with a passion for logistics and a knack for turning complexity into seamless service delivery, this is your chance to make an impact where every second counts!

Hours:

Monday - Friday (flexibility may be required due to operational needs)

What you’ll be doing:

Step into a role where every day brings new opportunities to lead, innovate, and make an impact! As Depot Manager at InPost , you’ll take charge of both our fast-paced services—delivering excellence across parcel logistics distribution.

You’ll be the driving force behind seamless operations, coordinating everything from parcel distribution to newspaper deliveries with precision and speed. Your leadership will inspire a diverse team, fostering a culture of high performance, safety, and collaboration. With a sharp focus on customer satisfaction, you’ll build lasting relationships, resolve challenges swiftly, and elevate service standards to new heights.

Your financial acumen will keep the depot on budget, using smart strategies to boost profitability while maintaining operational excellence. You’ll champion compliance and safety, ensuring every process meets regulatory standards. But you won’t stop there—you’ll push for continuous improvement, harnessing technology and data to streamline workflows and innovate.

In this role, your insights and analysis will guide strategic decisions, turning performance metrics into tangible results.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for an exceptional operational leader, someone who thrives in a high-energy, 24/7 logistics environment and brings the drive to push performance to the next level.

You’ll be a great fit if you bring:

• Proven success in fast paced, round the clock operations, demonstrating resilience, composure, and the ability to lead through pressure.
• A natural curiosity and a drive to innovate you enjoy challenging the status quo and delivering smarter, better ways of working.
• Strong leadership experience within logistics, distribution, or supply chain, ideally within a depot or large operational site, with responsibility for sizeable teams and a track record of building high‑performing, collaborative cultures.
• A deep understanding of operational efficiency, using data, process improvement, and people leadership to elevate service quality and customer experience.
• Excellent financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and contributing to overall company profitability.
• A solid grasp of regulatory and compliance requirements across logistics and distribution — including health & safety, driver regulations, and industry standards.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, build strong relationships, and work confidently with Operational Directors.
• A results driven mindset, with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional organisational skills, able to balance multiple priorities and maintain control in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment.

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
• Protect your health with Private Healthcare and Eye Care
• 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 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you’ll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.

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.