Warehouse Operative - Team Leader
DHL · York · £27,496 (stated in the posting)
Pay Rate: £27, 496.46 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 0800-16.30
Location: HM Prison Full Sutton, YO41 1PS
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) - ESSENTIAL
- Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks
- Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference
- Full Driving License and Own Transport
- Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor preferred
✅WHY JOIN US?
- Monday to Friday shift pattern
- 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
- 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.
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