Warehouse Operative (Order Distributor) 8 hours per week - Military veterans preferred

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

/yr

  full-time   employee


Sutton
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £6,589.44
Contract Type: Permanent (Part Time)
Shift patterns: Friday 8 hours per day (flexible start time)
Location: HMPPS Highdown, High Down Lane, Sutton, 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.

Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also runs warehouses inside of prisons? On a weekly basis, inmates across the UK 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.

No two days on our HMPPS contract are the same! As an Order Distributor, you will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

  • Working on the prison wing, distributing orders accurately and on time to each inmate
  • Loading and unloading vehicles when orders arrive at the prison
  • Compliance to prison rules and regulations

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

  • Current three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance)
  • The ability to work in a prison environment, alongside inmates
  • The ability to work in a role that requires manual handling and regular heavy lifting
  • Good communication at all levels

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

  • Free confidential 24/7 GP service
  • Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
  • Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
  • 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much 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 during the week commencing 20 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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