Warehouse Team Leader

DHL Supply Chain; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Blue Light Card discounts

12-week induction programme

GP service

Retail discounts

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a warehouse operative to work inside HM Prison Leyhill, with Monday to Friday hours 07:45 to 15:45. The role pays £28,198.19 per year and involves picking, packing and stock control inside a prison environment.

You will undergo enhanced security vetting as part of the recruitment process. Work tasks include leading workflow with offenders, manual handling up to 20kg, keeping accurate stock and helping the operation run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations.
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders.
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance).

Responsibilities

• Work inside a prison leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse.
• Hands-on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg).
• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly.
• Work at pace when needed and stay organised.
• Working as a team to make sure targets are met.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prison environment

Security clearance

Hands-on warehouse tasks

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,198.19

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time hours

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 07.45am to 15.45pm

Location: HM Prison Leyhill

PLEASE NOTE: This role is based inside a prison and involves working alongside serving offenders. You will be required to pass enhanced security vetting as part of the recruitment process.

This isn't a standard warehouse role. At DHL Supply Chain, we run warehouse operations inside prisons supporting the HMPPS Canteen Service. This service allows offenders to use their own money to buy approved items such as food, toiletries and everyday essentials - with our teams responsible for picking, packing and distributing these orders within the prison.
A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse
• Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg)
• Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly
• Work at pace when needed and stay organised
• Working as a team to make sure targets are met

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

We are open to applicants from all backgrounds. Experience isn't everything - what matters most is your attitude, communication, and how you deal with people.

• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference

WHY JOIN US?

• Monday to Friday shift pattern
• Free parking
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)

• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview

• 12-week induction programme to get you up to speed
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service

• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
• 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.