Warehouse Team Leader

DHL; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sutton Coldfield seeks a Warehouse Team Leader. This role involves leading prisoners in a warehouse setting, managing the distribution of orders, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates must present a three-year UK address history and be able to work within a prison environment, supporting inmate rehabilitation. Join us for comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme and 24/7 GP consultations.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Manage the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders to inmates.
• Ensure operational targets are met and exceeded.

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of warehouse processes

Ability to work in a prison environment

Job description

Pay Rate: £27,185.60
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Location: HM Prison Sutton, Surrey - SM2 5PJ

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

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• 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

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• 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 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 24 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.