Depot Manager

InPost Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Eye Care

Employee Assistance Program

Car Allowance

Inclusive open environment

Job summary

InPost Ltd. in Lincoln seeks a Depot Manager to lead our fast-paced parcel logistics operations, inspiring a high-energy team to deliver excellence in service. You will drive performance, optimize efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining profitability.

You will champion continuous improvement, leverage data for decision making, and build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to uphold the highest service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading round-the-clock logistics operations.
• Ability to innovate and improve processes.
• Finance management and budgeting experience.
• Strong regulatory and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot operations and coordinate parcel logistics distribution.
• Manage a large team and drive high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards and optimize costs.
• Deliver continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Operational leadership

Logistics

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

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!

Location

Unit 2 Sadler Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RS

Hours

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

Salary

£Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits

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

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

Car Allowance

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.