Warehouse Operative (Order Distributor) - Military veterans preferred

2024-09-15
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Preston
PR26 8NE
United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £11.85 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent (Part Time)
Shift patterns: Friday only - 6 hours - 1100-1700 hours
Location: HMP Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4NA (Six miles from Barrow in Furness)

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?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

  • 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:

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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