Team Leader with warehouse duties

DHL Supply Chain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wakefield is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader. This role involves leading a group of prisoners in a warehouse, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely dispatch of orders. Ideal candidates should have communication skills, an understanding of warehouse processes, and must be comfortable working in a prison environment. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with employer contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Can provide three years of UK address history for security clearance.
• Comfortable working in a prison environment.
• Some supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Reconciling stock levels.
• Managing delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders.
• Ensuring operational targets are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of warehouse processes

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Overview

• 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
• 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
• 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 10th November. 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.

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