Warehouse Operative - Team Leader

DHL Germany; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for their operation inside HMP Holme House. In this unique role, you will lead a team of prisoners, ensuring efficient warehouse operations while supporting their rehabilitation. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a valid UK address history, and flexibility to work weekends. Enjoy benefits such as free parking, generous leave, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Good communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to work in a prison environment.
• Current three years of UK address history for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Reconciling stock levels within the warehouse operation.
• Managing dispatch of orders to inmates.

Skills

Communication

Warehouse Processes

Flexibility

Job description

Pay Rate: £26, 249.60
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Days shift 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (7.30am start) - must have flexibility to work occasional weekends to cover sickness
Location: HMP Holme House - TS18 2QU

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.

Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also runs warehouses inside of prisons? On a weekly basis, inmates across the UK 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.

No two days on our HMPPS contract are the same! As a Warehouse Team Leader, you will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• 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

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Current three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
• The ability to work in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• A good understanding of warehouse processes, desirable
• Good communication skills across all levels
• Own transport

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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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