Warehouse Team Leader – based inside a prison

Transport & Logistics
Rutland
June 2, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Pay Rate: £27,496.46 per year
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time), 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday (includes working UK bank holidays)
Shift patterns: Monday to Thursday, 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-14:30
Location: HM Stocken, near Oakham, LE15 7RD

Please note: The role is based within a men’s category C prison. You will be required to undergo an enhanced security vetting process if you are to be successful for this position. Refer to Essential Criteria for more information.

DHL operates across 21 prison workshops, employing prisoners in warehouse-style work: picking, packing, logistics, and distribution.

We’re now looking for a Warehouse Team Leader who will play an integral role in the prisoners’ lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation. You’ll need to be comfortable handling tough situations and speaking up when the rules aren’t followed.

Can you stay steady and focused around people who may challenge you?

Can you treat everyone with respect while keeping firm boundaries?

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

  • Leading and managing a group of up to 80 prisoners, ensuring compliance to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health and Safety, and HMP rules and regulations.
  • Ensuring operational KPIs are met and exceeded, reconciling stock levels against delivery and pick of each item.
  • Driving and supporting projects and initiatives for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • You must have three recent years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance). You must have right to work in the UK with no limits now or in the future such as British or Irish National, EU Settled Status or Indefinite Leave to Remain. We cannot offer sponsorship for this opportunity.

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

  • Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates.
  • Have a good understanding of supply chain and logistics – full training provided.
  • Are good at communicating firmly, fairly and clearly.
  • Are able to demonstrate their people leadership skills.

Experience in a prison or secure environment is an advantage, but we value transferable skills from other work settings.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Free parking, on-site break area.
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
  • Blue light discounts.
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution.
  • Visit to learn more.

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