Pay Rate: £13.89 per hour
Grade: RCS O
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Shift pattern: Friday's, 12:30-17:30
Location: HMP Bedford, St Loyes Street, MK40 1HG - bus links nearby

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within a category B 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 Supply Chain goes beyond parcels. We operate prison warehouses and manage the national canteen service, handling the weekly orders inmates pay for and rely on.

Do you love working solo and staying active with hands‑on, physical tasks?

Do you want a job where you're on your feet, outside in the fresh air - rain or shine?

Looking for a part time role that makes a real impact behind the scenes?

If you're thinking yes, then you could be our next Order Distributor who will play an integral role in the prisoners' lives, working with a diverse team to support their rehabilitation. Read on to learn more!

✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Loading and unloading vehicles when orders arrive at the prison then taking them to the right location.
• Working on the prison wings, distributing orders accurately and on time to inmates.
• Checking with people over the phone or in person to correct any issues with deliveries.
• Complying with prison rules and regulations.

✅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.
• Nothing is too small to mention: the vetting checks are very thorough and pick up even small things like points on your licence or someone close to you having a conviction. Sharing anything early helps us support you through the process.

✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Are comfortable working in a prison environment, alongside inmates.
• Can perform manual handling and regular heavy lifting (up to 20kg, around the weight of a large packed suitcase).
• Can work on their own to complete tasks and as a team.

✅WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site break area
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• 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.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to interview on a rolling basis. If you apply late, we may not look at it, but we can keep your details for later roles if you agree. We check applications all the time, so we may close early. To be sure we see yours, please apply soon.

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