Shift Manager

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 ­­­­ Shift Manager to join our Middleton 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 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: Stakehill Industrial Estate, 69 Whitbrook Way, Middleton, Manchester M24 2SJ 📅 Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week (Typically Monday - Friday) 🕒 Hours: 14:00 - 22:30 40hrs per week 💰 Salary: £30,598 - £35,108 (dependent on experience) What you’ll be doing: Run daily operations: Manage and improve the day-to-day running of the warehouse so everything works smoothly. Improve performance: Find ways to boost efficiency, cut costs, and track key metrics to keep improving. Keep things moving: Work with the Operations Manager to make sure parcels are sorted, processed, and sent out correctly. Lead the team: Train, support, and motivate staff to do their best work. Work with others : Communicate and collaborate with other departments to keep operations running smoothly. Follow procedures: Make sure everyone sticks to standard processes for consistent and high-quality work. Focus on safety: Ensure all health and safety rules are followed and the workplace is safe. Manage the shift: Take responsibility for how each shift runs and performs. Handle driver briefings: Run clear and organised driver briefings before and after shifts. Keep the warehouse tidy: Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment. Follow company rules: Make sure company policies and standards are always followed. What we need from you: Leadership experience: Experience managing a team, ideally in a warehouse or logistics setting, with knowledge of sorting systems. Warehouse knowledge: Understand how warehouse operations work and how to improve efficiency. Team leadership: Able to motivate and guide a team to achieve goals. Good communicator: Can work well with different teams and share information clearly. Comfortable with tech: Able to use warehouse systems and tools effectively. Works well under pressure: Can handle a fast-paced environment while staying accurate and organised. Driven to improve: Always looking for ways to improve processes and performance. Right to work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Perks of the job!: 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. 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.