Warehouse Operative (Order Distributor)

Pay Rate: £27,586.70

Position: Order Distributor
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 36.5 hours per week
Grade: P
Location: HMP Wormwood Scrubs - W12 0AN & HMP Wandsworth SW18 3HU
Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Thursdays 10am-8pm at Wormwood Scrubs, Friday 8am - 2.30pm at Wandsworth Prison

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

• Working on the prison wing, handing out orders to offenders
• A very hands-on role with lots of lifting and moving stock (can be heavy at times)
• Loading and unloading deliveries when they arrive on-site
• Checking orders are right before they're given out
• Following prison rules and working to set procedures

✅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.

• Comfortable working inside a prison, alongside offenders
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with people, including in challenging situations
• Have 3 years UK address history (required for security clearance)
• Happy in a physical role — expect regular lifting and moving heavy stock
• Interested in doing a job that can make a real difference

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card (discounts across retail, travel and more)
• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 6 July 2026. 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 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.

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