Part Time Warehouse Operative – 17 hours per week (Mondays and Wednesdays Only)
MUST have own transport.
3-year UK address history required for security vetting as role is based inside a prison.
Pay Rate: £11,704 per annum (£13.23 per hour)
Contract Type: Permanent (Part-Time)
Shift Pattern: 07:00 - 16:00 Monday and Wednesday – 17 hours per week
Location: Holme House Prison, Stockton on Tees – TS18 2QU
About the Role
This is not a standard warehouse role. At DHL Supply Chain, we run warehouse operations inside prisons supporting the HMPPS Canteen Service. The service allows offenders to use their own money to buy approved items such as food, toiletries and everyday essentials. Your team will be responsible for picking, packing and distributing these orders within the prison.
Typical Responsibilities
- Work on the prison wing, handing out orders to offenders
- Perform a hands‑on role with frequent lifting and moving of stock, which may be heavy
- Load and unload deliveries when they arrive on site
- Check orders are correct before they are given out
- Follow prison rules and procedures
Who the Role Suits
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Experience is secondary; we value attitude, communication, and the ability to deal with people.
- Comfortable working inside a prison alongside offenders
- Able to communicate clearly and handle challenging situations
- Have a 3‑year UK address history (required for security clearance)
- Enjoy a physically demanding role with regular lifting and moving of heavy stock
- Interested in doing a job that makes a real difference
Benefits
- Free parking
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)
- Flexible working options – discuss alternative patterns at interview
- 12‑week induction programme
- 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
Building an Inclusive Workplace
At DHL we value diverse skills and experiences and encourage people to be true to themselves. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and help veterans find opportunities.
