Team Leader

DHL Supply Chain; Leyland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Blue Light Card discounts

12-week induction programme

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Pension scheme

Loans and savings schemes

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting for a permanent, full-time role inside a prison. The position operates 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, with occasional weekend work. Based at HMP Wymott Preston, PR26 8LW, you will help pick, pack and distribute orders within the prison canteen service.

You will need security vetting and a valid UK driving license. This is a hands-on warehouse role inside a prison, requiring teamwork, pace, and careful stock management to support offenders and

Qualifications

• 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference
• Full UK Driving License and own transport

Responsibilities

• Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse
• Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg)
• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly
• Work at pace when needed and stay organised
• Working as a team to make sure targets are met

Skills

Driving license

Clear communication

Job description

Pay Rate: £27, 496.46

Grade: O Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 07:30 - 16:30 - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - must have flexibility to work occasional weekends

Location: HMP Wymott Preston - PR26 8LW

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based inside a prison and involves working alongside serving offenders. You will be required to pass enhanced security vetting as part of the recruitment process.

This isn't a standard warehouse role. At DHL Supply Chain, we run warehouse operations inside prisons supporting the HMPPS Canteen Service. This service allows offenders to use their own money to buy approved items such as food, toiletries and everyday essentials — with our teams responsible for picking, packing and distributing these orders within the prison.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse


• Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg)


• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly


• Work at pace when needed and stay organised


• Working as a team to make sure targets are met

this Role Would Suit People Who

• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)


• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations


• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders


• Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks


• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference


• Full UK Driving License and own transport

WHY JOIN US?

• Monday to Friday shift pattern


• Free parking


• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)


• 12-week induction programme to get you up to speed


• Free confidential 24/7 GP service


• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts


• Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)


• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice


• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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