De-brief Operative InPost Depot Operations · Warehousing · Glasgow Depot

InPost Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a De‑brief Operative for their Glasgow team. This role involves managing transport operations, overseeing driver de‑briefs, and ensuring high standards of customer service and safety. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of transport legislation, experience in logistics, and strong problem-solving skills. With a focus on efficient operations, this position offers the chance to be part of a rapidly growing team within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a transport or logistics environment.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Ability to navigate industry complexities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough driver de‑briefs with performance targets.
• Manage documentation accurately for seamless operations.
• Champion Health & Safety excellence.
• Communicate in real-time with drivers.
• Serve as the primary contact for drivers.

Skills

Knowledge of transport legislation

Problem-solving

Strong PC literacy (Word and Excel)

Tools

Transport management systems (Microlise)

Job description

Overview

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 De‑brief Operative to join our Glasgow 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

InPost seeks a dedicated and proactive De‑Briefer to join our dynamic team in Northampton. This pivotal role involves overseeing day‑to‑day transport operations, ensuring the seamless delivery of exceptional service to both InPost and our valued customers. You will play a key part in coordinating and managing transport activities, leading a team to maintain high standards of efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about logistics, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, and are committed to delivering first‑class service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Location & Working Hours

📍Location: Inpost / Yodel 4 Rosehall Rd, Bellshill ML4 3NR

📅Shift Pattern: 5 over 7

🕒Hours: 13.00pm - 23.00pm – 40hrs per week.

💰Salary: £27,996.90p/a

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct thorough driver de‑briefs, setting ambitious performance targets that motivate continuous improvement and uphold our high operational standards.
• Manage all documentation with precision and efficiency, ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and promptly to support seamless operations.
• Champion Health & Safety excellence, maintaining a secure and compliant working environment at all times.
• Deliver real‑time communication by liaising closely with drivers during their shifts, tracking delivery progress and promptly relaying critical updates to relevant teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, handling de‑briefs and all queries with professionalism and responsiveness, while ensuring feedback is effectively shared to drive key performance goals.
• Leverage experience in fast‑paced transport administration, strong PC literacy (particularly in Word and Excel), and keen attention to detail to keep operations running smoothly, even under pressure.

What we need from you

• Comprehensive knowledge of transport legislation and logistics operations, enabling navigation of industry complexities with confidence and precision.
• Previous experience within a transport or logistics environment is highly valued.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can think on feet, swiftly overcoming challenges to ensure seamless and efficient operations.
• Experience with transport management systems such as Microlise is highly advantageous, though not essential.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

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. This normally involves a 20‑30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two stages including a site visit.

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.