Warehouse Operative

DHL Supply Chain; Leyland; On-site; GBP 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Leyland is seeking an Order Distributor to work within a prison environment. This role involves accurately distributing orders to inmates, loading and unloading deliveries, and adhering to prison rules. The ideal candidate must be comfortable in a prison setting and capable of handling physical tasks. Benefits include free parking and an employer-contributed pension scheme. Applicants should submit their CVs early to be considered for this opportunity.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Must provide three years of UK address history for security clearance.
• Able to lift heavy items regularly.

Responsibilities

• Distribute orders accurately to inmates.
• Load and unload vehicles for deliveries.
• Comply with prison regulations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a manual handling role

Comfortable in a prison environment

Job description

Pay Rate: £13.72p/h - £2854.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift patterns: Fridays - 13:00 to 17:00 (4 hours per week)
Location: HMP Preston Prison - PR1 5AB

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within a prison. You will be required to undergo an enhanced security vetting process if you are to be successful for this position.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and one of our fascinating contracts involves us running warehouses inside of prisons. On a weekly basis, inmates have the opportunity to order basics goods, like shampoo and chocolate, that they pay for with their own funds. At DHL, we manage the picking, packing and distribution of these orders.

We're now looking for an Order Distributor who will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Working on the prison wing, distributing orders accurately and on time to each inmate
• Loading and unloading vehicles when orders arrive at the prison
• Complying with prison rules and regulations

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Can provide three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
• Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• Are able to work in a role that requires manual handling and regular heavy lifting
• Have good communication skills

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 15th December. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.