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 Nights Warehouse Team Leader to join our Maidstone 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:
Lead a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence. Build your career. We are looking for an exceptional Warehouse Team Leader to join our dynamic newspaper distribution operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding results while inspiring and developing their team. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient receipt, preparation, and distribution of live news products. Every shift is critical, and your leadership will help ensure newspapers are delivered accurately and on time to customers across the network.
Location: Unit C Larkfield Industrial Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, ME20 6SW
Shift Pattern: Wednesday - Saturday
Hours: 22:00pm - 06:00am
Salary: £23,000 per annum
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead, motivate, and support a team of warehouse operatives to achieve operational excellence.
- Oversee the safe and efficient loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
- Ensure accurate receipting of newspaper deliveries and maintain excellent stock accuracy.
- Coordinate the packing and preparation of live news products to meet strict distribution deadlines.
- Support the Warehouse Supervisor and Shift Managers in the day-to-day running of the operation.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and performance while promoting continuous improvement.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the warehouse.
- Train, coach, and develop team members, creating a positive and engaged working environment.
Respond proactively to operational challenges, ensuring service levels are consistently achieved.
What we need from you:
- A valid ‘Right to Work’ in the UK
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive working environment
- A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to take on different tasks as business needs change
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency
- A reliable and hardworking attitude, with good timekeeping and a strong work ethic
- Willingness to carry out physical duties, including lifting, moving, loading, and unloading safely
Perks of the job!:
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.
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.
