Warehouse Team Leader

DHL; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader for a unique role involving leadership within a prison environment. You will manage a team of inmates, ensuring timely delivery of goods while supporting their rehabilitation efforts. Strong communication skills and a UK driving license are essential for this full-time position. The role offers a robust pension plan and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Must provide three years of UK address history for security clearance.
• Comfortable working in a prison environment alongside inmates.
• Full training provided on warehouse processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Understanding of warehouse processes

UK driving license

Job description

Pay Rate: £26,919.51
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday- Friday (07:45-16:00)
Location: GL12 8BT - HMP Leyhill

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; we're a global leader in logistics. One of our unique contracts involves running warehouses inside prisons, where inmates can order basic goods like shampoo and chocolate, which we manage through picking, packing, and distribution.

We're now seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to play an integral role in supporting inmates' rehabilitation while leading a diverse team.

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

• Can provide three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
• Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates
• Have a good understanding of warehouse processes – but it's not a deal breaker as we will provide full training!
• Have good communication skills
• Holds a valid UK driving license (Essential)

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.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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