Warehouse Operative (Team Leader) - based in a prison

Grade: RCS O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time), 40 hours per week,

Shift patterns: Monday to Friday (includes working UK bank holidays). Monday: 07:00-16:45, Tuesday to Thursday: 08:00-16:45, Friday 08:00-14:45

Location: HMP Wayland, Norfolk, IP25 6RL

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.

Pay Rate: £27,501.32

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Assisting the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day running of the warehouse operation (based on-site at the prison)
• Line management of the Warehouse Team Leaders and overall supervision of the prisoners whilst they are at work
• Ensuring compliance to Health & Safety as well as prison rules and regulations
• Staff training and inductions
• Meeting and exceeding operational targets

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.

• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Previous experience leading, managing or supervising a team
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• IT literate to enable accurate and timely reporting
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference

WHY JOIN US?

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