Warehouse Supervisor

DHL Express Deutschland; Eccleshall; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor at a prison in Eccleshall. This role involves daily management of warehouse operations and supervising a team of prisoners. Ideal candidates will need to be comfortable working in a prison, possess team management experience, and adhere to strict compliance guidelines. The position includes a permanent contract with a competitive salary, alongside benefits such as a generous pension scheme and 24/7 GP consultations.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Can provide three years of UK address history for security clearance.
• Comfortable working in a prison environment with inmates.
• Previous experience leading, managing or supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Manager with daily operations.
• Supervise the Warehouse Team Leaders and prisoners.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and prison regulations.
• Conduct staff training and inductions.

Skills

Team management

Compliance awareness

IT literacy

Can-do attitude

Job description

Grade: RCS N
Salary: £30,000.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Location: HM Prison Eccleshill ST21 6LQ

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.

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

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Assisting the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day running of the warehouse operation (based on-site at the prison)
• Line management of the Warehouse Team Leaders and overall supervision of the prisoners whilst they are at work
• Ensuring compliance to Health & Safety as well as prison rules and regulations
• Staff training and inductions
• Meeting and exceeding operational targets

this Role Would Suit People Who

• Can provide three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
• Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• Have previous experience leading, managing or supervising a team
• Are IT literate to enable accurate and timely reporting
• Have a can-do attitude, right first time and passionate approach

WHY JOIN US?

• 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 3 November. 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.