Pay Rate: £40,000.00
Grade: RCS grade L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Location: HMP Highdown - Sutton (SM2 5PJ)
This role requires enhanced security clearance due to the working environment. Candidates must be able to meet all security and vetting requirements associated with working within a prison setting and must be able to provide a minimum of three years' current and continuous UK address history as part of the vetting process
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 Manager 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 Regional Manager with the day-to-day running of the warehouse operation based onsite within the prison
- Overseeing daily warehouse activities while supervising and coordinating a team of prisoners
- Managing, supporting and developing, Warehouse Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Order Distributors
- Maintaining accurate stock control and ensure effective inventory management across the warehouse
- Monitoring operational performance and drive the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Managing the site budget and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies
- Providing operational support to other sites when required
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety policies and all prison rules and regulations
- Maintaining and updating staff training and induction programmes to ensure all team members are properly trained
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
- Have experience leading, managing, or supervising a team, with the ability to motivate staff, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a productive and positive working environment.
- Have previous experience working within a warehouse or logistics environment is advantageous, with an understanding of stock control, order distribution, goods handling, and general warehouse operations.
- Are comfortable using IT systems to support day-to-day operations, including maintaining records, monitoring stock levels, and producing accurate and timely reports to support operational performance and decision-making.
- Have a strong work ethic with a “can-do” attitude, demonstrating reliability, initiative, and a commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently the first time
✅WHY JOIN US?
- 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 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.
Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing15 June 2026. . 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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