Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager

Inpost; Sevington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in delivery services is seeking a Deputy Shift Manager in Sevington, UK. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support team management, and ensure timely processing of newspapers and magazines. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong people management skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to a rapidly growing business, apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or deputy management role.
• Strong people management skills to motivate teams.
• Experience working to tight deadlines with a focus on accuracy.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Lead and develop the team to achieve productivity targets.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and support improvement.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture within the team.

Skills

People management skills

Planning and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

At InPost Newstrade, we play a vital role in the UK's newstrade supply chain, ensuring newspapers and magazines are distributed accurately and on time to retailers across the country. We're continuing to grow and are looking for a motivated Deputy Shift Manager to support our operations and help drive ongoing success. In this key role, you'll support the Shift Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the operation, leading and motivating a dedicated team, and ensuring smooth, efficient workflows. Your people management skills will be essential in meeting strict publication deadlines, maintaining quality and accuracy, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring newspapers and magazines are processed accurately and delivered on time to meet strict deadlines.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to achieve productivity and quality targets, fostering a positive and high-performing working environment.
• Assist with workforce planning, including rota management and annual leave, to ensure the operation is fully resourced at all times.
• Monitor performance against key KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining accuracy, quality, and operational consistency.
• Deliver clear and effective shift handovers to ensure seamless continuity between shifts.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all training and safe working practices.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional working environment in line with company standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or deputy management role within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and support teams.
• Experience working to tight deadlines with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage rotas and resources effectively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with managers and wider teams.
• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, or peak periods as required in a newstrade operation.
• The right to work in the UK.

At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm! 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 Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Ashford team! The InPost Newstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement. 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.