Nights Warehouse Supervisor

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 Nights Warehouse Supervisor 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.

As we continue to grow rapidly, we’re seeking a driven and dynamic Deputy Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and help propel our success even further.

In this key role, reporting to the Shift Manager, you’ll be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of our warehouse, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your warehouse/logistics and operational team management experience will help us meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive operational efficiency. If you’re passionate about motivating teams and delivering results, we want to hear from you!

Location: InPost, Unit 110A, Tustin way, Preston, PR2 5LX

Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday

Hours: 01:00am-09:00am

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

• Lead with Passion: Manage and motivate your team to ensure productivity targets meet 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.

• Hands-on experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse, Distribution or Logistics environment, and understanding of operational challenges is desired.

• 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,…