Team Manager - Parcel Sort Centre (PM Shift) InPost Depot Operations · Warehousing · Wednesbury Hub

InPost Ltd.; Wednesbury; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

InPost UK, based at Wednesbury, is seeking a Warehouse Sort Manager (AM) to lead the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, manage a dedicated team, and ensure targets are met with high-quality service. You’ll plan staff, supervise labelling and sortation, coach staff and contractors, and uphold health and safety standards while driving efficiency and strong customer-focused delivery.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 17:30–02:00, with a competitive pension, life insurance and Cycle2Work

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment.
• Proven success in motivating teams to achieve results.
• Experience driving and surpassing KPIs in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to meet productivity targets and deadlines.
• Assist in planning staff requirements, rota management and annual leave.
• Ensure labelling, sortation and warehouse productivity targets are met with quality standards.
• Provide hand-over reports to the oncoming Shift Manager for seamless operations.
• Induct new staff and provide ongoing training to staff and contractors.
• Ensure health and safety training is completed and a safe work environment is maintained.

Skills

People management

Operational planning

KPIs

Communication

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a Team Manager to join our Wednesbury team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

bout the role:

At InPost, we’re at the heart of the UK’s logistics network, delivering parcels for some of the country’s biggest high street and online brands. We’re growing rapidly and looking for a motivated Warehouse Sort Manager (AM) to help us continue our success!

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your experience in people management will help us meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive operational efficiency. If you’re passionate about motivating teams, optimising processes, and delivering exceptional service, we want you!

Location: Inpost Wednesbury Sort, Downs Road, Willenhall, WV13 2PX

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Hours: 17:30 - 02:00

Salary: £28,954 Per Annum

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

• Optimize Operations:Ensure all labelling, sortation, and warehouse team productivity targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards at all times.

• Ensure Smooth Handover:Provide a comprehensive ‘hand-over report’ to the oncoming Shift Manager to maintain seamless operations.

• 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.

• Champion Safety:Make sure that all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety training, ensuring a safe work environment for everyone.

What we need from you:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced Distribution or Logistics environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of operational dynamics.

• Proven success in effective people management, with a track record of motivating teams to achieve outstanding results.

• Demonstrated experience in driving and surpassing growing operational KPIs, consistently delivering measurable improvements.

• A calm, focused approach to prioritising daily tasks, thriving under pressure while maintaining high-quality outcomes.

• Strong problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making.

• Proficient computer skills, comfortable navigating essential software and systems.

• Able to confidently meet strict deadlines, paired with excellent communication skills to engage and inspire teams.

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

• Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme

• Peace of mind with Life Insurance

• Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme

• Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two stages including a site visit.

Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.