Warehouse Shift Manager (nights)

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 (nights) to join our Stockton-upon-Tees team! We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency.

As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.

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 Nights Warehouse Shift Manager 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. If you are ready to take on an exciting and challenging leadership role, we want to hear from you!

Location: InPost, Lockheed close. Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 3SE

Shift Pattern: TUESDAY - SATURDAY

Hours: 00.00am - 08.00am

Salary: £36,000p/a - £38,000p/a (depending upon experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead with Passion: Inspire and motivate your team to consistently meet and exceed productivity targets while ensuring customer deadlines are always achieved.
• Forecast and Plan: Play a key role in workforce planning by accurately forecasting staff requirements, managing rotas, and coordinating annual leave schedules.
• Optimize Operations: Take ownership of all warehouse processes, including labelling, sortation, and overall team productivity.
• Ensure Smooth Handover: Deliver detailed and clear handover reports to the incoming Shift Manager.
• Create a Winning Team Culture: Lead the induction process for all new employees and provide ongoing training and support for both staff and contractors.
• Champion Safety: Uphold a strong safety culture by ensuring all team members complete mandatory Health & Safety training.

What we need from you:

• At least 1 year of hands‑on experience working in a fast‑paced Distribution or Logistics environment.
• Proven track record in people management, successfully motivating and leading teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and surpass operational KPIs.
• A calm and focused mindset that excels at prioritizing daily tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills grounded in practical decision‑making.
• Proficient in essential computer software and systems.
• Exceptional time management and communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

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. 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.

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.