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 Team Leader to join our Coventry (Newstrade) team!

The InPost Newstrade 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:

Ready for a career move where you can make a real impact? Join Inpost, one of the UK’s top distribution brands, as a Warehouse Team Leader and play a vital role in driving our success. We’re looking for a dedicated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about helping the team shine.

As a Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the action, ensuring parcels are handled with precision, operational targets are met, and safety and quality standards are top-notch. You'll lead a fantastic team, inspiring them to deliver excellence every day while driving performance and fostering a positive, results-driven culture.

But it’s not just about what you’ll do—it’s about where you’ll do it. With a commitment to personal growth and career development, Inpost is the place where you can take your career to new heights. Whether you're looking to develop your leadership skills, grow in logistics, or make an impact in a world-class organization, this is the opportunity for you!

Location: Unit 2 Imperial Park, Siskin Parkway West, Coventry CV3 4PB

📅 Shift Pattern: MONDAY - FRIDAY

🕒 Hours: 06.00am - 14.30pm

💰 Salary: £33,246.57p/a

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and motivate the Newstrade team to ensure the timely, accurate, and safe handling of newspapers and magazines throughout the sorting process.

• Coordinate shift operations and manage parcel throughput to meet and exceed operational targets.

• Perform quality checks to ensure all parcels meet company standards, prioritizing safety at all times.

• Train and develop new team members, ensuring they excel and maintain high performance.

• Support the shift manager by addressing any challenges and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

• Foster a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment by promoting company policies and health & safety standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

What we need from you:

• A passionate, proactive leader with experience in warehouse management or a similar role.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a high-energy environment.

• Physically fit and ready to meet the demands of the warehouse.

• A commitment to upholding safety and operational excellence.

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 to three stages. Depending on the level of the role, a presentation or task may be included.

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.