Warehouse Operative (Order Distributor) - Part Time

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £13,571.03</p> <p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Part-Time )</p> <p><strong>Shift patterns:</strong> Monday & Friday 8.00-16.30</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> HM Prison Highdown, SM2 5PJ</p> <p><strong><u>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.</u></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>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.<br><br><strong>✅</strong><strong>A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Working on the prison wing, handing out orders to offenders</li> <li>A very hands-on role with lots of lifting and moving stock (can be heavy at times)</li> <li>Loading and unloading deliveries when they arrive on-site</li> <li>Checking orders are right before they're given out</li> <li>Following prison rules and working to set procedures</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders</li> <li>Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations</li> <li>Have 3 years current UK address history (required for security clearance)</li> <li>Happy in a physical role — expect regular lifting and moving heavy stock</li> <li>Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHY JOIN US?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free parking</li> <li>Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)</li> <li>12-week induction programme to get you up to speed</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP service</li> <li>Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Generous pension scheme (up to 8% employer contribution)</li> <li>Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain</a> to learn more</li> </ul> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>​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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">week commencing 17 August. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications</span> the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. </p> <p> </p> <p>#UKIDSCHMPPSTL</p> <p> </p> <p>#LI-DNP</p> <p> </p></div></div></div>

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...