Warehouse Team Leader

Job description

Ref: req30001

Position: Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Woking, West Surrey 
Customer/ Site: HMP Coldingley
Grade: RCS O
Salary: £20,000
Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd September 2016

At DHL, people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We make sure that you know what a difference you make to our business and how you can be proud of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, our mission is to provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

You will be responsible for managing a group of prisoners in a work shop conducting repairs and refurbishments of domestic appliances. Some electrical knowledge or background in repair and refurbishment of electrical appliances would be desirable. 

To manage the day to day operations with groups of prisoners
To comply with all HMP processes with regards to the management and recording of prisoner activity
To ensure Health & Safety compliance
To ensure that all KPI's and production requirements are achieved and exceeded.

What is involved in the Role?
• Working within the confines of HM Prisons 
• The role is subject to gaining HMP Security Clearance
• Instructing and Training a group of prisoners in an enclosed environment
• Working in close proximity (face to face contact with prisoners)
• Handling prisoner complaints in a calm, professional manner.
• Understanding how to challenge prisoners and HM Prison Staff
• Develop positive working relationships with HM Prison Service Staff

What are you accountable for achieving as Warehouse Team Leader?
• To ensure operational KPI's are met and exceeded
• To maintain active communication between DHL and the Establishment
• Maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Monitoring and reporting any security concerns to Security Manager (DHL/HMPS)
• Updating required productivity trackers
• Compliance to all work instructions
• Working in compliance to HMP rules and regulations
• Inducting and training all staff
• Ensuring compliance to all H&S RA's, SSoW and reporting / investigation

What will you need as a successful Warehouse Team Leader?
• 1-3 years experience required within the Supply Chain division
• A good understanding of operational processes
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Can demonstrate the ability to manage their time effectively and work under their own initiative
• Single site role
• Secondary Education
• 3 Year + Operational experience
• IT Literate to enable accurate and timely reporting
• Enhanced security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role

Please ensure that you notify your line manager before applying for this role and discuss your suitability before submitting your application

All applicants CV’s will be thoroughly reviewed, but not all internal candidates will necessarily be interviewed.

What will you get in return?
In addition to the excellent opportunities for progression, our package includes 25 days holiday, defined contribution pension scheme and access to discounts with major high street retailers.