Warehouse Supervisor

InPost Ltd.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gateshead is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor (nights) to manage depot operations and lead a team. The role involves overseeing staff, ensuring health and safety, and meeting productivity goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, effective communication, and experience in warehouse management. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a shift, direct people leadership and resource planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office packages and in‑house programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and forecasting staff requirements including rota management.
• Provide training to staff and delivery contractors.
• Manage absence and lateness in accordance with Company procedure.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Managing a shift

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office skills

Problem solving

Health and safety understanding

Team player

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

About the role

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 Supervisor (nights) to join our Gateshead 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.

Location

Inpost Distribution 349 Dukesway Court Team Valley Gateshead

Shift Pattern

TUESDAY - SATURDAY

Hours

01:30 am – 10:00 am

Salary

£34,000 – £36,000 p/a (depending upon experience)

What you’ll be doing

People Leadership

• Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements including rota management and annual leave planning
• Provide induction and on‑the‑job training to all staff and delivery contractors to ensure they are able to undertake their duties effectively, efficiently and safely and provide direction where necessary
• Complete company disciplinary procedures where required and appropriate to position
• Ensure that all Return‑to‑work interviews (RTW) are completed at the start of each shift and before employees return to their designated duties
• Manage absence and lateness in accordance with Company procedure
• Ensure all payroll paperwork is passed to the relevant department to ensure pay is correct including sickness, certificates, holiday forms, etc.
• Hold team briefings with warehouse staff to communicate Company policies and procedures, Health & Safety matters and any other business information in a positive manner
• Support management on employee issues

Health & Safety

• Ensure all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety Training in order to carry out their role safely.
• Ensure the warehouse and loading areas are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times to comply with Company Policy and Health & Safety Regulations.
• Highlight to management any risk assessments required for staff i.e. returning from absence, maternity risk assessments, or any new tasks/machinery requiring staff to undergo further training.

Process Management

• Manage and motivate the team to meet customer timescales and improved productivity.
• Ensure quality standards and productivity targets are met.
• Provide ‘Hand over Reports’ as required by management.
• Undertake any other tasks within the appropriate levels of responsibility or as directed by a member of the senior management team.

What we need from you

• Experience of managing a shift, direct people leadership and resource planning skills
• Verbal and written communication at all levels
• Competent computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office packages and in‑house programs
• A ‘Can Do’ attitude with the motivation to deliver goals and results through people and processes
• Ability to work to within timescales and to meet deadlines
• Problem solving
• Flexible in working across various shift patterns and teams.
• Team player, ready to help colleagues and consider the needs of the rest of the team
• Understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment (essential skills, e.g. H&S, FLT, leadership experience)
• Driving licence
• Excellent time‑keeping and reliability
• Forklift licence beneficial, but not essential

Benefits

• 🪴 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.