Warehouse Supervisor (Nights)

InPost UK; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK in Alfreton is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead our fast-moving team and drive operational excellence in parcel sortation. You’ll oversee daily warehouse operations, manage shift planning, and coach staff to deliver safe, high-quality performance.

Join a dynamic, fast-growing tech-enabled logistics business that rewards initiative, collaboration and continuous improvement with a strong pension and wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a shift and direct people leadership.
• Resource planning and rota management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and time management.
• Health & Safety awareness in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a shift-based team.
• Forecast staff requirements and manage rotas and holidays.
• Induct and train staff and contractors and guide performance.
• Ensure payroll paperwork and attendance records are accurate.
• Maintain health and safety standards and communicate policies to the team.

Skills

Shift management

People leadership

Resource planning

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Team coaching

Time management

Problem solving

Health and safety

Driving licence

Forklift license (beneficial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

In-house systems

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 Supervisor to join our Alfreton 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

Are you a dynamic and driven leader ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? At InPost, we are looking for an exceptional Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and help drive operational excellence in our parcel sortation operations. As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in overseeing daily warehouse operations, optimising mechanical sortation processes, and leading a talented team towards achieving outstanding results.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Location

InPost Alfreton, Venture Crescent, Nixs Hill Industrial Estate, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 7RA.

Shift Pattern

5 out of 7 days per week as per business requirements

Hours

22:45 - 07:15

Salary

£30,000 Per Annum

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements including rota management and annual leave planning
• Provide induction and on the job training to all staff and delivery contractors to ensure they are able to undertake their duties effectively, efficiently and safely and provide direction where necessary
• Complete company disciplinary procedures where required and appropriate to position
• Ensure that all Return-to-work interviews (RTW) are completed at the start of each shift and before employees return to their designated duties.
• Manage absence and lateness in accordance with Company procedure
• Ensure all payroll paperwork is passed to the relevant department to ensure pay is correct including sickness, certificates, holiday forms, etc
• Hold team briefings with warehouse staff to communicate Company policies and procedures, Health & Safety matters and any other business information in a positive manner
• Support management on employee issues

Health & Safety

• Ensure all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety Training in order to carry out their role safely.
• Ensure the warehouse and loading areas are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times to comply with Company Policy and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Highlight to management any risk assessments required for staff i.e. returning from absence, maternity risk assessments, or any new tasks/machinery requiring staff to undergo further training.

Process Management

• Manage and motivate the team to meet customer timescales and improved productivity.
• Ensure quality standards and productivity targets are met.
• Provide ‘Hand over Reports’ as required by management.
• Undertake any other tasks within the appropriate levels of responsibility or as directed by a member of the senior management team.

What We Need From You

• Experience of managing a shift, direct people leadership and resource planning skills
• Verbal and written communication at all levels
• Competent computer skills in the use of Microsoft office packages and in house programs
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude with the motivation to deliver goals and results through people and processes
• Ability to work to within timescales and to meet deadlines
• Problem solving
• Flexible in working across various shift patterns and teams.
• Team player, ready to help colleagues and consider the needs of the rest of the team
• Understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment Essential skills (e.g. H&S, FLT, leadership experience)
• Driving licence
• Excellent time keeping and reliability
• Forklift license beneficial, but not essential

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

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.