Warehouse Operative

DHL; Doncaster; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring for a role based inside a prison, supporting the HMPPS Canteen Service. You will be picking, packing and distributing orders to offenders, with a hands-on, physical workload.

Atypical duties include working on the prison wing, loading/unloading deliveries, checking orders, and following prison rules. You must have own transport to travel between Doncaster and Hull and pass enhanced security vetting.

Qualifications

• Experience isn't everything; attitude and people skills matter most.

Responsibilities

• Hand out orders to offenders on the prison wing.
• Carry out a physical, hands-on role with lifting and moving stock.
• Load and unload deliveries when they arrive on-site.
• Check orders for accuracy before distribution.
• Follow prison rules and work to set procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Physically fit

Prison environment readiness

Job description

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

• Working on the prison wing, handing out orders to offenders
• A very hands-on role with lots of lifting and moving stock (can be heavy at times)
• Loading and unloading deliveries when they arrive on-site
• Checking orders are right before they're given out
• Following prison rules and working to set procedures
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• Happy in a physical role - expect regular lifting and moving heavy stock
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference
• Must have own transport as you will need to travel to both Doncaster and Hull

We are open to applicants from all backgrounds. Experience isn't everything - what matters most is your attitude, communication, and how you deal with people.

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