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 Operations Manager 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:

At InPost Newstrade we have an opening for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to come and join our team in Maidstone. As a company, InPost is continuously evolving and we are looking for someone who not only wants to be part of that growth but also somebody who can assist with it and help in continuing to accelerate us forward. Inpost Newstrade is a time-critical Logistics Business, Delivering Supply Chain Solutions across Newstrade, Retail, eCommerce and more.


Location: Unit C, Larkfield Industrial Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford ME20 6SW


Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday


Hours: Tuesday - Friday 07:00am - 16:15pm / Saturday 07:30am - 14:15pm


Salary: up to 46,0000 package and meaningful benefits including life assurance

What you'll be doing:

You will be responsible for maximising the performance of the operations by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities, providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce, executing against customer requirements. Ability to manage remote teams where necessary and dealing with customers on a daily basis.


Operations Manager Duties:


Responsible for the hub picking, processing operation of magazines for 5000+ retailers.


Manage, support, and develop the operational team


Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI's.


Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers


Ensure operational compliance including H&S


Assist the General Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met


Manage the team, undertaking regular reviews plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff


Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources


Establish and develop working relationships with the customer


Coordinate site housekeeping/maintenance to ensure H&S requirements are upheld


Some UK travelling maybe required.

What we need from you:

Knowledge of Health & Safety.


Able to manage, motivate and develop people


Budget management


Project management


KPI development and measurement


Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet deadlines


High level of accuracy and numeracy, keen eye for detail

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.