Warehouse Team Leader

DHL; Woking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Team Leader, where no two days are the same! In this unique role, you'll lead a diverse team in a prison environment, supporting rehabilitation while managing warehouse operations. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, you will play a vital role in the lives of inmates, ensuring they receive their orders accurately and on time. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working for a global leader in supply chain management.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a prison environment alongside inmates.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment.
• Manage delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders.

Skills

Warehouse Processes

Communication Skills

Education

3 years of UK address history

Job description

Req#: DPDHGLOBAL35652ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

Pay Rate: £26,919.51

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Monday to 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 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 basic goods, like shampoo and chocolate, paid for with their own funds. DHL manages 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?

1. Leading a group of prisoners in a warehouse environment, while also being hands-on with picking and packing.
2. Reconciling stock levels within the warehouse operation (based on-site at the prison).
3. Managing the delivery of accurate and timely dispatch of orders to the inmates.
4. Ensuring operational targets are met and exceeded.

What do we need from you?

1. Current three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance).
2. The ability to work in a prison environment, alongside inmates.
3. A good understanding of warehouse processes (desirable).
4. Good communication skills across all levels.

Why choose us?

In addition to 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, and gym).
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family, with access to free counselling and more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure 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

Be an essential part of everyday life: DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our expert teams work across industries like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, to deliver for our customers.

About the company

We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.