warehouse Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader at HMP Wayland, Thetford. The successful candidate will lead warehouse operations within a prison, ensuring efficient picking, packing, and stock management while meeting operational targets. This role requires a strong ability to work in a unique environment, paired with good communication skills and a minimum of 3 years address history in the UK for security clearance. Competitive pay and a range of employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service, free counselling

Qualifications

• 3 years of address history in the UK is mandatory for Enhanced Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners while picking and packing.
• Reconcile stock levels in the warehouse operation.
• Manage accurate and timely order dispatch to inmates.
• Ensure operational targets are met and exceeded.

Skills

Ability to work in a prison warehouse environment

Good understanding of warehouse processes

Good communication skills

Job description

Position: Warehouse Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: HMP Wayland - Thetford (IP25 6RL)

Salary: £26,262.84

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Days

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.

YOU WILL NEED 3 YEARS OF ADDRESS HISTORY IN THE UK.

HMPPS provides prisoners with the means to order goods using their own funds. At DHL, our role is to manage the picking, packing and distribution of these orders. No two days on our HMPPS contract are the same! You will play an integral role in the prisoner's 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 onsite at the prison)
• Managing the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders to the in‑mates
• Ensuring operational targets are met and exceeded

What Do We Need From You?

• The ability to work in a prison warehouse environment
• A good understanding of warehouse processes – desirable
• Good communication skills across all levels
• Current 3 years of UK address history (mandatory for Enhanced Security Clearance)

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 and enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family – including free counselling and more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

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DHL is the global leader in supply chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 8th 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. 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.