Graduate Operations Leader: Learn, Own, Disrupt

Inpost Uk; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

InPost invites ambitious graduates to join a fast-paced Operations leadership path in Coventry, with exposure across depots, hubs, transport and last‑mile networks. From day one you’ll be hands‑on, learning the operation from the ground up and taking ownership as you develop into a future Operations Manager.

You’ll analyse performance, tackle operational challenges, and lead teams while developing your commercial understanding of cost, quality and service.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
• You'll have graduated in the last 3 years in 2024, 2025 or 2026
• Have a full UK driving licence.
• Are willing to travel between operational locations.
• Are flexible with travelling and staying overnight away from home when required as part of the role.
• Can work operational shifts, including early, late or weekend shifts where required.
• Are confident working with data and learning new systems.
• Take ownership and enjoy solving problems.
• Communicate confidently and enjoy working with people.
• Are resilient, adaptable, and curious.
• Want to take responsibility and develop into a future operational leader.

Responsibilities

• Get hands‑on – work alongside Shift Leaders, Duty Managers and Depot Managers across inbound, sort, outbound and last‑mile operations.
• Own performance – use data to understand what’s happening, identify issues and help turn insight into action.
• Dare to Disrupt – challenge existing processes and work on improvement projects that increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Lead people – build experience through team briefings, performance conversations, and cross‑functional working.
• Champion the Customer – understand how operational decisions affect service, quality, and the customer experience.
• Make It Happen – respond to changing priorities, solve problems and turn ideas into practical improvements.
• Win Together – collaborate with colleagues across the network to deliver great results.
• Develop your commercial understanding – learn how operational decisions impact cost, productivity, quality, and service.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Communication

Adaptability

Education

2:1 degree (any discipline)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Lean

Job description

InPost invites ambitious graduates to join a fast-paced Operations leadership path in Coventry, with exposure across depots, hubs, transport and last‑mile networks. From day one you’ll be hands‑on, learning the operation from the ground up and taking ownership as you develop into a future Operations Manager.

You’ll analyse performance, tackle operational challenges, and lead teams while developing your commercial understanding of cost, quality and service.