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 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 to Lead, Inspire, and Make a Real Impact? Join Inpost Newstrade as a Warehouse Team Leader!

Are you looking for a career move where your leadership can truly shape success? At Inpost Newstrade one of the UK’s leading distribution brands we’re searching for a passionate Warehouse Team Leader to drive performance and cultivate a winning team culture in our fast paced environment.

As a pivotal figure on the warehouse floor, you won’t just manage a team you’ll inspire, motivate, and empower them to consistently deliver excellence. Your leadership will be key to exceeding productivity goals and ensuring smooth, high quality operations every night.

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

📅 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

🕒 Hours: 06:00am - 14:30pm

💰 Salary: £32,278.22 per annum

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated warehouse team, creating a positive, high-performance culture where individuals feel motivated and valued.

• Collaborate closely with Warehouse Management to set ambitious targets, monitor performance, and ensure nightly operational goals are consistently met or exceeded.

• Serve as the primary point of guidance for Warehouse Operatives, providing hands-on support, advice, and coaching to maintain smooth, efficient workflows.

• Monitor daily operations to proactively identify bottlenecks or challenges, troubleshooting and implementing solutions quickly, escalating issues when necessary.

• Champion exceptional quality standards, ensuring accuracy in stock handling, order fulfillment, and reporting, while strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.

• Deliver structured, effective training programs to onboard new team members and upskill existing staff, helping everyone reach their full potential.

• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, encouraging open communication and idea sharing across all levels of the warehouse.

• Support seasonal peaks and high-demand periods by allocating resources effectively and maintaining team morale under pressure.

• Act as a role model for company values, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and dedication in all aspects of warehouse operations.
  

What we need from you:

• Proven experience thriving in a fast paced, high volume warehouse environment, with a track record of meeting and exceeding operational targets.

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality.

• A practical, hands on approach to problem solving, able to quickly identify challenges and implement solutions to keep operations running smoothly.

• Confident multitasker, capable of managing competing demands and tight deadlines without compromising standards or safety.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage, motivate, and lead your team, as well as collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a proactive attitude, taking ownership of tasks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Flexible and adaptable, ready to respond to changing priorities and operational needs in a dynamic warehouse setting.

• Right to work in the UK, with a commitment to upholding company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.

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.