Warehouse Team Leader - based inside a prison

Pay Rate: £27,496.46 per year
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time), 40 hour working week
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, (start times between 07:00–08:00)
Location: HM Prison Whatton, Nottingham, NG13 9FQ

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within a category C prison. You will be required to undergo an enhanced security vetting process if you are to be successful for this position.

*You must hold a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this role*

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and one of our fascinating contracts involves us running warehouses inside of prisons. On a weekly basis, inmates have the opportunity to order basics goods, like shampoo and chocolate, that they pay for with their own funds. At DHL, we manage the picking, packing and distribution of these orders.

We're now looking for a Warehouse Team Leader based inside of HMP Prison Whatton who will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

Can you adapt quickly to secure and structured environments?

Are you confident coordinating daily warehouse tasks?

Do you enjoy leading and supporting a 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 and ensuring operational targets are met and exceeded

✅ ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Must have three years of UK address history to meet enhanced security clearance requirements.
• Must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (we're unable to offer sponsorship now or in future).
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Are happy travelling to nearby prisons within a 40‑mile radius, it's essential to help deliver exceptional service.
• Are comfortable working in a secure prison environment, alongside inmates.
• Can be confident speaking up and guiding prisoners when needed. This includes encouraging them to stay on task, follow rules and keep the space safe and moving.
• Make the safety of everyone on shift a key focus.
• Good at communicating firmly, fairly and clearly.
• Have a good understanding of warehouse processes – but we will teach you the whole job!

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Visit 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.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to interview on a rolling basis. If you apply late, we may not look at it, but we can keep your details for later roles if you agree. We check applications all the time, so we may close early. To be sure we see yours, please apply soon.

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