Warehouse (Night) Manager InPost Depot Operations · Warehousing · Aberdeen Depot

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Aberdeen is seeking a Warehouse Night Manager to lead operations and manage a dedicated team. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, ensuring safety, and meeting productivity targets. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, strong people management skills, and the necessary licenses. This role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Distribution or Logistics.
• Proven success in motivating teams.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate your team for productivity.
• Plan staff requirements and rota management.
• Ensure high operational quality standards.

Skills

People management

Operational dynamics

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

FLT Licence

Full driving licence (Class B)

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 Warehouse (Night) Manager to join our Aberdeen 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:

At InPost, we’re at the heart of the UK’s logistics network, delivering parcels for some of the country’s biggest high street and online brands. We’re growing rapidly and looking for a motivated Warehouse Manager (nights) to help us continue our success!

In this key role, you’ll be responsible for managing the Night Newstradeoperation of our warehouse, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Your experience in people management will help us meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and drive operational efficiency. If you’re passionate about motivating teams, optimizing processes, and delivering exceptional service, we want you!

📍Location: InPost6 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3AB

📅Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday

🕒Hours: 0.00am - 08.30am

💰Salary: £35000p/a

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead with Passion: Manage and motivate your team to ensure productivity targets are met and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Forecast and Plan: Assist in the planning and forecasting of staff requirements, including rota management and annual leave planning to ensure we’re always fully staffed and ready to go.
• Optimize Operations: Ensure the Newstradeteam productivity targets are achieved, maintaining quality standards at all times.
• Ensure Smooth Handover: Provide a comprehensive ‘hand-over report’ to the oncoming Shift Manager to maintain seamless operations.
• Create a Winning Team Culture: Ensure all new staff receive a thorough induction, and provide continuous training to both staff and contractors, enabling them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently, and safely.
• Champion Safety: Make sure that all staff have completed the necessary Health & Safety training, ensuring a safe work environment for everyone.

What we need from you:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced Distribution or Logistics environment, demonstrating a strong understanding of operational dynamics.
• Proven success in effective people management, with a track record of motivating teams to achieve outstanding results.
• FLT Licence & Full driving licence (with "B" class) held for at least 3 years
• Demonstrated experience in driving and surpassing growing operational KPIs, consistently delivering measurable improvements.
• A calm, focused approach to prioritizing daily tasks, thriving under pressure while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision‑making.
• Proficient computer skills, comfortable navigating essential software and systems.
• Able to confidently meet strict deadlines, paired with excellent communication skills to engage and inspire teams.

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.