Warehouse Manager (Night Shift)

Inpost Uk; Rishton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK Preston, England is seeking a Warehouse Manager (Nights) to lead the day-to-day operations of our Preston warehouse, manage a dedicated night shift team, and drive on-time parcel processing.

You will plan staffing levels, optimise labelling and sortation, and ensure safety training and high-quality standards while meeting deadlines and KPIs.

Join a fast-growing logistics business that values teamwork, continuous improvement and a positive, proactive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fast-paced distribution or logistics.
• Proven people-management track record.
• Strong KPI delivery and process improvement.
• Calm under pressure with deadline discipline.
• Proficient with common software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the night shift team to meet productivity targets and deadlines.
• Forecast and plan staffing, rosters and annual leave for full coverage.
• Optimise labelling, sortation and warehouse productivity while maintaining quality.
• Provide a comprehensive hand-over report to the next Shift Manager for seamless operations.
• Induct new staff and provide ongoing training to staff and contractors for safe, effective performance.
• Ensure staff complete Health & Safety training and work in a safe environment.

Skills

People management

Operations planning

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Tools

WMS software

ERP system

Job description

Warehouse Manager (Night Shift)

InPost UK Preston, England, United Kingdom

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 Warehouse Manager (Nights) to join our Preston 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.

About 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 Manager (Nights) 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, Unit 110A, Tustin way, Preston, PR2 5LX

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 prioritizing 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.

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