Warehouse Instructor

AE Talent Solutions LTD; Full Sutton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Warehousing & Logistics Industry Instructor to manage operations and train learners at HMP Millsike. You will oversee daily logistics workshops, implement training programs, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess recognised warehousing/logistics qualifications and have experience in operational roles. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development, including assistance in obtaining teaching qualifications.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing/logistics operations, ideally in a supervisory or instructional role.
• Level 3 Assessors Qualification or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment aligned with prison and industry standards.
• Deliver warehousing and logistics training, supporting prisoners to achieve accredited qualifications.
• Provide guidance, coaching and constructive feedback to develop prisoners' skills.

Skills

Warehousing & Logistics

Training and assessment

Inventory management

Education

Recognised qualification in Warehousing & Logistics

Teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET)

Tools

Inventory/stock management systems

Job description

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client is seeking a dedicated Warehousing & Logistics Industry Instructor to manage the daily operations of the prison's central industry stores and overseeing a team of up to 18 learners based at HMP Millsike. This role involves training and assessing learners towards warehousing and logistics qualifications (e.g. Level 1/2), managing the secure storage of all products made across industries for external employers, and ensuring efficient stock control and movement of goods.

If you don't currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, the company are able to support you through the appropriate qualifications and assessments, as part of your probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment aligned with prison and industry standards.
• Oversee the daily operations of the warehousing and logistics workshop/stores area.
• Deliver warehousing and logistics training, supporting prisoners to achieve accredited qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds, NOCN).
• Provide guidance, coaching and constructive feedback to develop prisoners' skills, knowledge, and work behaviours.
• Receive, record, store, and dispatch all products made within Industries, maintaining accurate stock control systems.
• Manage the safe movement and storage of goods, using appropriate manual handling and logistics procedures.
• Develop and implement daily work schedules for prisoners, setting clear productivity targets and quality standards.
• Monitor and report progress against Contract Delivery Indicators (CDIs) and ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct health and safety risk assessments, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Train prisoners in safe working practices, including manual handling and use of equipment.
• Maintain strict control and accountability of all tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with the Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF).
• Record attendance, approve hours worked, and maintain accurate records on prisoner productivity and achievement.
• Provide relevant information for reports (sentence planning, parole, ACCT, SIRs) and contribute to IEP documentation where required.
• Participate in self-audits, meetings and reviews with prison management and external stakeholders.

What you'll need

• Recognised qualification in Warehousing & Logistics (e.g. NVQ, C&G, NOCN) A teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) — or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in warehousing/logistics operations, ideally in a supervisory or instructional role.
• Level 3 Assessors Qualification or willing to work towards.
• Experience using inventory/stock management systems.

Company Benefits

• 30 days annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to online wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced Wedding leave.
• A paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced Maternity scheme.
• Refer a Friend reward scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.