Team Leader

DHL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain business in Doncaster is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee warehouse operations involving inmates. Key responsibilities include leading a team, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely order dispatch. Ideal candidates should have communication skills and an understanding of warehouse processes. This role is full-time with various benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking

Generous annual leave

24/7 GP consultations

Retail discounts

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Current three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance).
• Ability to work in a prison environment, alongside inmates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Reconcile stock levels within the warehouse operation.
• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of warehouse processes

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: £26,249.60
Grade: O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday – days with flexibility to work weekends

Location: HMP Moorland - DN7 6BW

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.

Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also runs warehouses inside of prisons? On a weekly basis, inmates across the UK 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.

No two days on our HMPPS contract are the same! As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will play an integral role in the prisoners\' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

What does the role entail?

• Leading a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment, whilst also being hands on with picking and packing
• Reconciling stock levels within the warehouse operation (based on-site at the prison)
• Managing the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders to the inmates
• Ensuring operational targets are met and exceeded

What do we need from you?

We\'d love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don\'t hesitate to apply if you don\'t tick every box on this page - we\'re great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Current three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
• The ability to work in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• A good understanding of warehouse processes, desirable
• Good communication skills across all levels

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave allowance
• We\'re happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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

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 29/09/25. 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.