Warehouse Operative - 6 hours per week

DHL Supply Chain; Lancaster; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring an Order Distributor for a part-time, permanent shift inside a prison environment at HMP Kirkham. The role runs 6 hours per week, split over Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm, with duties including distributing orders and handling goods safely.

Candidates must meet security clearances and provide 3 years of UK address history. The position offers on-site facilities and a chance to contribute to prisoner rehabilitation within a major logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Part-time role requiring good communication and reliability.
• Must be able to pass enhanced security vetting.
• Must provide three years of UK address history.

Responsibilities

• Distribute orders accurately to inmates on the prison wing.
• Load and unload vehicles delivering orders to the prison.
• Comply with prison rules and procedures at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

Security clearance

Job description

Part time permanent position working 6 hours a week, split over Tuesday and Wednesdays (5pm - 8pm)

Pay Rate: £12.85p/h (£4011 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Tuesday and Wednesday 17:00 to 20:00
Location: HMP Kirkham PR4 2RN

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. You must be able to provide at least 3 years UK address history.

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

A typical day may involve

• Working on the prison wing, distributing orders accurately and on time to each inmate
• Loading and unloading vehicles when orders arrive at the prison
• Complying with prison rules and regulations

This role would suit people who

• Can provide three years of UK address history (essential for enhanced security clearance)
• Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• Are able to work in a role that requires manual handling and regular heavy lifting
• Have good communication skills

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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 30th March 2026. 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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