Warehouse Shift Manager (AM)

InPost Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Lincoln is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a fast-paced logistics environment, proven people management skills, and a passion for optimizing operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,598 per annum along with benefits such as a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Distribution or Logistics environment.
• Proven success in people management, motivating teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
• Lead and motivate the team to meet productivity targets.
• Assist in planning staff requirements and rota management.
• Ensure all safety training is completed by staff.

Skills

People management

Operational efficiency

Problem-solving

Time management

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 Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Lincoln 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 Shift Manager 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, optimizing processes, and delivering exceptional service, we want you!

📍 Location: Unit 2 Sadler Road, Off Doddington Road, Lincoln LN6 3RS

📅 Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days on a rotation shift pattern

🕒 Hours: 06:00am - 14:30pm (40hrs per week)

💰 Salary: £30,598 p/a

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 1 year 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.

Perks of the job!

🪴 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.

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.