Gatehouse Operations Coordinator – Yard & Trailer Flow

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

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.