Warehouse Operative (Team Leader)

DHL; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain business in Woking is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader. This role involves overseeing a group of prisoners in a warehouse, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely order dispatch. Key qualifications include a good understanding of warehouse processes and the ability to work in a prison environment. Competitive pay and a range of benefits are offered, including free GP service and employee support services. Applicants need a three-year UK address history for security clearance.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts including retail, childcare, and gym

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service with access to free counselling

Qualifications

• Current three years of UK address history is mandatory for enhanced security clearance.
• Ability to work in a prison environment alongside inmates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment, while also being hands-on with picking and packing.
• Reconcile stock levels within the warehouse operation based on-site at the prison.
• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders to the inmates.
• Ensure operational targets are met and exceeded.

Skills

Warehouse processes understanding

Good communication skills

Job description

• Pay Rate : £26,919.51
• Contract Type : Permanent (Full Time)
• Shift Patterns : Monday – Friday, 8am – 4.30pm
• Location : Woking, GU24 9EX – Due to the location of this site you will need access to your own vehicle

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

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award‑winning range of benefits including :

• Free confidential 24 / 7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24 / 7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more : https : / / careers.dhl.com / global / en / dsc-benefits

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 8 December. 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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