Team Leader with warehouse duties

Medirest Signature; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to oversee a team of prisoners in a unique environment. This permanent, full-time position involves leading operations within a prison warehouse, ensuring efficient processes, and supporting the rehabilitation of inmates.

Benefits

Free parking

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Three years of UK address history for security clearance.
• Comfortable working in a prison environment.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Manage stock levels and dispatch orders accurately.
• Ensure operational targets are met.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory skills

Warehouse processes understanding

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

Pay Rate: £26, 249 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Working Hours: 08:00 - 16:30 and 08:30 - 17:00 rotating (Monday to Friday)
Location: HM Prison Wakefield, WF2 9AG

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 a Warehouse Team Leader who will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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

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
• Have a good understanding of warehouse processes
• Have good communication skills
• Basic Computer Literacy as a minimum
• Some supervisory experience would be advantageous but not essential

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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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