Retail Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. DHL scores B on the Alion truth index.
Pay Rate: £28,198.19
Contract Type: Permanent
Shift patterns: Tuesday to Friday 11am - 8pm Saturday 8am - 12pm
Location: HM Prison LeyHill Gloucestershire
PLEASE NOTE: This role is based inside a prison and involves working alongside serving offenders. You will be required to pass enhanced security vetting as part of the recruitment process.
This isn't a standard warehouse role. At DHL Supply Chain, we run warehouse operations inside prisons supporting the HMPPS Canteen Service. This service allows offenders to use their own money to buy approved items such as food, toiletries and everyday essentials - with our teams responsible for picking, packing and distributing these orders within the prison.
A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
- Work inside a prison, leading and working alongside offenders in a warehouse
- Hands on role - picking, packing and manual handling (up to 20kg)
- Keep stock accurate and the operation running smoothly
- Work at pace when needed and stay organised
- Working as a team to make sure targets are met
THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
We are open to applicants from all backgrounds. Experience isn't everything - what matters most is your attitude, communication, and how you deal with people.
- Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
- Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
- Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
- Hands on and willing to get stuck into warehouse tasks
- Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Must provide three years of UK address history (mandatory for enhanced security clearance).
- Have valid right to work in the United Kingdom without restriction for example; British or Irish Citizen, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled status. We're unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
WHY JOIN US
- Free parking
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)
- We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
- 12-week induction programme to get you up to speed
- Free confidential 24/7 GP service
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)
- 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.