Maidstone Night Shift Warehouse Leader

Inpost Uk; East Malling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Nights Warehouse Shift Manager for our Maidstone depot to lead a dedicated team through night operations, ensuring on-time parcel handling and maintaining safety standards.

You will forecast staffing, plan rotas, optimise processes, and deliver clear shift handovers. Strong leadership, communication, and a calm approach under pressure are essential to keeping our depot efficient and compliant with company policies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Proven track record in people management
• Demonstrated ability to drive KPIs and improvements
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient computer skills (Outlook/Word/Excel) and willingness to learn new tools
• Excellent time management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a warehouse team to meet productivity targets
• Forecast staffing, plan rotas, and manage annual leave to ensure full staffing
• Own warehouse processes (labelling, sortation, productivity) and drive improvements
• Deliver detailed handover reports to the incoming Shift Manager
• Collaborate with other departments for smooth operations
• Adhere to company policies and uphold high operational standards
• Champion safety and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

People management

KPI tracking

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Warehouse/logistics experience

Outlook

Excel

WMS experience

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

WMS

Job description

InPost UK is seeking a Nights Warehouse Shift Manager for our Maidstone depot to lead a dedicated team through night operations, ensuring on-time parcel handling and maintaining safety standards.

You will forecast staffing, plan rotas, optimise processes, and deliver clear shift handovers. Strong leadership, communication, and a calm approach under pressure are essential to keeping our depot efficient and compliant with company policies.