Warehouse Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for a unique role within HMP Wakefield. This position involves managing warehouse operations and supervising inmates while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have leadership experience and feel comfortable working in a prison setting. Offering competitive pay and benefits, this role supports the rehabilitation of prisoners while providing essential logistical services.

Benefits

Free parking

Excellent annual leave allowance

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Manager with day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Supervise Warehouse Team Leaders and prisoners at work.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and prison regulations.
• Conduct staff training and inductions.
• Meet and exceed operational targets.

Skills

Leadership experience

IT literacy

Can-do attitude

Job description

Pay Rate: £28, 952 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 08:00 - 16:30 and 08:30 - 17:00 rotating (Monday to Friday)
Location: HMP Wakefield (WF2 9AG)

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?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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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