Graduate Operations Leader: Learn, Own, Deliver

Inpost Uk; Livingston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Graduate - Trainee Operations Manager Parcels in Livingston, Scotland. You will get hands-on experience from day one, learning the operation from the ground up and taking ownership as you develop into an operational leader.

You'll analyse performance, productivity, quality and cost, solve problems, and develop your people leadership skills across depots, hubs, transport and last-mile operations. A clear pathway exists toward an Operations Manager role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
• Graduated in 2024, 2025 or 2026.
• Willing to travel between locations and stay away overnight when required.
• Full UK driving licence and able to travel between operational locations.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on across inbound, sort, outbound and last-mile operations with depot teams.
• Use data to identify issues and turn insight into action.
• Lead team briefings and performance conversations to develop people.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations, Transport, Hubs and other areas.
• Understand how the entire parcel journey works and its cost/quality implications.
• Take ownership and deliver practical improvements in changing priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data literacy

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

2:1 degree (last 3 years: 2024-2026)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

InPost UK is seeking a Graduate - Trainee Operations Manager Parcels in Livingston, Scotland. You will get hands-on experience from day one, learning the operation from the ground up and taking ownership as you develop into an operational leader.

You'll analyse performance, productivity, quality and cost, solve problems, and develop your people leadership skills across depots, hubs, transport and last-mile operations. A clear pathway exists toward an Operations Manager role.