Operations Manager

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 Operations Manager to join our Aberdeen 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:

At InPost, we’re at the heart of the UK’s logistics network, delivering Newspapers & Magazines for some of the country’s biggest high street retailers and small outlets. 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 Newstrade operation 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!

What you’ll be doing:

📍 Location: InPost 6 Abbotswell Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3AB

📅 Shift Pattern: TUESDAY - SATURDAY

🕒 Hours: 00.00am - 08.30am

💰 Salary:£34,000 - £38,000p/a (depending upon experience)

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 Newstrade team 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:

We’re looking for people who are ready for a fast paced environment, get their kicks out of problem solving and can balance getting today's stuff done, whilst building for the future. We’re looking for people with drive and natural curiosity – who want to do things differently. And do them brilliantly.

• 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 (desirable but not essential) & 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.

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. 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.