Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor – Team Lead

InPost UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Nights Warehouse Supervisor for our Preston site. You will supervise daily warehouse operations, lead a dedicated team, and drive productivity on night shifts (01:00–09:00) to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.

You will report to the Shift Manager and focus on motivating the team, planning rosters, and upholding safety while collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. The role is based at Unit 110A, Tustin Way, Preston, PR2 5LX.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics environment.
• Experience in a supervisory role, successfully motivating and managing teams to achieve performance targets.
• Effective communication skills to give clear direction to your team under pressure, manage difficult conversations and work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• A calm and focused approach to prioritizing daily tasks, thriving under pressure while maintaining high-standards of performance.
• Problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making, enabling quick and effective resolution of operational issues.
• Proficient computer skills, confident using Outlook, Word, Excel, adaptable to learn to use new digital tools, experience using warehouse and logistics management systems desirable.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Passion: Manage and motivate your team to ensure productivity targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Forecast and Plan: Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements, including rota management and annual leave planning to ensure we’re always fully staffed and ready to go.
• Optimise Operations: Ensure all labelling, sortation, and warehouse team productivity targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards at all times.
• Create a Winning Team Culture: Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction, and provide continuous training to both staff and contractors, enabling them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration, ensuring smooth operations throughout the business.
• Maintaining a Top-Tier Warehouse Environment: Ensure the warehouse remains clean, organised, and fully compliant with safety standards to create an efficient and professional environment.
• Upholding Company Standards: Consistently follow company policies.
• Prioritising Safety: Ensure a safe working environment for everyone by maintaining safe working practices at all times, upholding compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures, and ensuring all team members have completed the necessary Health & Safety training.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Communication under pressure

Problem solving

Time management

Safety compliance

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Warehouse management systems

Job description

InPost UK is seeking a Nights Warehouse Supervisor for our Preston site. You will supervise daily warehouse operations, lead a dedicated team, and drive productivity on night shifts (01:00–09:00) to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.

You will report to the Shift Manager and focus on motivating the team, planning rosters, and upholding safety while collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth operations. The role is based at Unit 110A, Tustin Way, Preston, PR2 5LX.