Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager InPost Depot Operations · Warehousing (Newstrade) · Ashford Depot

InPost Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Ashford is looking for a Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager to support day-to-day operations. The role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring deliveries are made on time, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment, along with strong skills in people management and planning. This position also requires flexibility for various shifts and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or deputy management role within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and support teams effectively.
• Experience working to tight deadlines with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Shift Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to meet productivity targets.
• Monitor performance against key KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

People management skills

Planning and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Health and safety understanding

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 Deputy Warehouse Shift Manager to join our Ashford team!

The InPostNewstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.

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

At InPost Newstrade, we play a vital role in the UK’s newstrade supply chain, ensuring newspapers and magazines are distributed accurately and on time to retailers across the country. We’re continuing to grow and are looking for a motivated Deputy Shift Manager to support our operations and help drive ongoing success.

In this key role, you’ll support the Shift Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the operation, leading and motivating a dedicated team, and ensuring smooth, efficient workflows. Your people management skills will be essential in meeting strict publication deadlines, maintaining quality and accuracy, and driving continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about developing teams, improving processes, and delivering a reliable service in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

📍Location: The Long Barrow, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0GA

📅Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

🕒Hours: Monday to Wednesday 02:00am – 10:30am / Saturday & Sunday 01:00am to 10:30am

💰Salary: £34,774 per annum

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Shift Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring newspapers and magazines are processed accurately and delivered on time to meet strict deadlines.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to achieve productivity and quality targets, fostering a positive and high-performing working environment.
• Assist with workforce planning, including rota management and annual leave, to ensure the operation is fully resourced at all times.
• Monitor performance against key KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure consistent adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, maintaining accuracy, quality, and operational consistency.
• Deliver clear and effective shift handovers to ensure seamless continuity between shifts.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all training and safe working practices.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional working environment in line with company standards.

What we need from you

• Previous experience in a supervisory or deputy management role within a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and support teams
• Experience working to tight deadlines with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage rotas and resources effectively
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with managers and wider teams
• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
• Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, or peak periods as required in a newstrade operation
• The right to work in the UK

Perks of the job

🪴 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

We love to reward our people for the great work they do

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. Our interviews are a combination of skills and experience + values-based competency questions. 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.