Warehouse Supervisor - Military veterans preferred

2025-10-02
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Sutton
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £30,000
Grade: RCS grade N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 8.00-16.30
Location: HM Prison Highdown, SM2 5PJ

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. 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 Supervisor who will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

?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

  • Can provide three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
  • Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates
  • Have previous experience leading, managing or supervising a team
  • Are IT literate to enable accurate and timely reporting
  • Have a can-do attitude, right first time and passionate approach

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking on-site
  • 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 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place from week commencing 13 October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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