Warehouse Operative (Team leader)

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Bisley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Blue Light Card benefits

12-week induction programme

GP service (24/7)

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is recruiting a Warehouse Operative to work inside a prison at Coldingley (GU24 9EX). The role involves leading alongside offenders in a warehouse, with duties including picking, packing, and stock control.

You will pass enhanced security vetting as part of the recruitment process. The position is permanent full-time with Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm shift patterns and requires access to your own vehicle for site access.

Qualifications

• 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance).
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations.
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders.
• Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks.
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse.
• Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg).
• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly.
• Work at pace when needed and stay organised.
• Working as a team to make sure targets are met.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prison environment

Hands-on

Customer focus

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,198.19 Grade: O Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm Location: Coldingley, GU24 9EX (Due to the location of the site you will need access to your own vehicle) 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

• Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse
• Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg)
• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly
• Work at pace when needed and stay organised
• Working as a team to make sure targets are met

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

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.

• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference

WHY JOIN US

• Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Free parking
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)
• 12-week induction programme to get you up to speed
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• 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. 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.

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