12596 - Warehouse Team Leader
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,303 to £31,061 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 December 2025 |
| Location: | DE14 3EG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12596 |
Summary
Job Title Warehouse Team Leader – Goods Out
Job Grade EO
Job Location National Distribution Centre, Branston, Burton on Trent.
DE14 3EG
Contract Type Permanent
Business Area Ministry of Justice Commercial
Working pattern Full-time
Number of Posts 1
The National Distribution Centre (NDC)
The Ministry of Justice Transport Unit is made up of three core business areas and sits within Commercial directorate.
The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is based in Branston, Staffordshire. It was purpose built in 2003 and the operation is responsible for the collection, storage and delivery of internally manufactured goods, raw materials, prisoner property, mattresses, footwear and a small amount of document storage. The site is also used to support other MoJ activities as and when required.
The warehouse is a modern, 135,000 sq. ft. ‘high bay’ facility which can accommodate 16,500 pallets / stillages in both wide and narrow aisle configurations. In addition there is in the region of 6000 sq. ft. of office space.
The in-house NDC fleet comprises 22 rigid / drawbar vehicles providing a scheduled agreed service of 500 visits per month. The fleet is designed to operate on a specialised demount system and this is largely governed by the problems that arise from physical access restrictions in prisons, necessitating a mix of vehicle types. The fleet delivers to the Prison Service estate on a national 5 day week basis, operating a single shift system, supported by ‘nights out’ as and when required.
The Transport Unit is responsible for providing a transport management service to the Ministry of Justice. The unit is also responsible for a specialised vehicle workshop based in Branston, with an engineering and administrative staff of eight. Three field based Regional Engineers, controlled by the transport unit provide a peripatetic service covering England and Wales. The primary functions include the development of transport policy, provision of technical advice and to administer the Crown Indemnity Insurance Policy and commercial insurance requirements.
Fleet Engineering Services (FES) operates out of Building 50 of the Branston site and is situated near the NDC. The facility has been occupied by FES since the late 1980’s. It provides services to HM Prisons and undertakes a wide range of engineering activities which include.
The provision of first line servicing for the National Distribution Centre (NDC) fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as second line repairs, bodywork and vehicle modifications.
Design, develop and carry out conversion work on behalf of HMPPS tactical units as per their specifications. FES also undertake work at the start and end of a vehicle’s fleet life for the purchased fleet. This can involve an inspection or necessitate the removal of sensitive equipment before the disposal of a tactical vehicle. FES also inspect all vehicles returned to Branston to establish if they can be re issued to a unit where the requirement does not warrant a new vehicle. For these units FES inspects, costs the parts required, and on agreement with the establishment, undertake the repairs needed to bring the vehicle to a roadworthy legal condition.
Role Summary
The Job holder will assist the Warehouse Manager in providing a cost effective warehousing and distribution service for centrally required goods and services.
Responsible to the Warehouse Manager for the day to day management of the supply of goods into the warehouse via the Goods-in Department. This includes the unloading of vehicles and receipt inspection, the production and processing of paperwork for put-aways and physical location of stock in the warehouse all to be completed within agreed timescales.
To provide managerial support to the Warehouse Manager and provide assistance and advice to other managers, team leaders and customers.
Candidates must have recently worked within a modern warehouse environment and have experience in managing people. You will be working to demanding deadlines and will need the ability to solve problems whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
The contracted hours will be Monday to Thursday 0800hrs – 1600hrs and Friday 0800hrs – 1530hrs.
On occasions, you might be required to work weekends and some days overtime dependant on the demands of the NDC.
Job Grade EO
Job Location National Distribution Centre, Branston, Burton on Trent.
DE14 3EG
Contract Type Permanent
Business Area Ministry of Justice Commercial
Working pattern Full-time
Number of Posts 1
The National Distribution Centre (NDC)
The Ministry of Justice Transport Unit is made up of three core business areas and sits within Commercial directorate.
The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is based in Branston, Staffordshire. It was purpose built in 2003 and the operation is responsible for the collection, storage and delivery of internally manufactured goods, raw materials, prisoner property, mattresses, footwear and a small amount of document storage. The site is also used to support other MoJ activities as and when required.
The warehouse is a modern, 135,000 sq. ft. ‘high bay’ facility which can accommodate 16,500 pallets / stillages in both wide and narrow aisle configurations. In addition there is in the region of 6000 sq. ft. of office space.
The in-house NDC fleet comprises 22 rigid / drawbar vehicles providing a scheduled agreed service of 500 visits per month. The fleet is designed to operate on a specialised demount system and this is largely governed by the problems that arise from physical access restrictions in prisons, necessitating a mix of vehicle types. The fleet delivers to the Prison Service estate on a national 5 day week basis, operating a single shift system, supported by ‘nights out’ as and when required.
The Transport Unit is responsible for providing a transport management service to the Ministry of Justice. The unit is also responsible for a specialised vehicle workshop based in Branston, with an engineering and administrative staff of eight. Three field based Regional Engineers, controlled by the transport unit provide a peripatetic service covering England and Wales. The primary functions include the development of transport policy, provision of technical advice and to administer the Crown Indemnity Insurance Policy and commercial insurance requirements.
Fleet Engineering Services (FES) operates out of Building 50 of the Branston site and is situated near the NDC. The facility has been occupied by FES since the late 1980’s. It provides services to HM Prisons and undertakes a wide range of engineering activities which include.
The provision of first line servicing for the National Distribution Centre (NDC) fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles, as well as second line repairs, bodywork and vehicle modifications.
Design, develop and carry out conversion work on behalf of HMPPS tactical units as per their specifications. FES also undertake work at the start and end of a vehicle’s fleet life for the purchased fleet. This can involve an inspection or necessitate the removal of sensitive equipment before the disposal of a tactical vehicle. FES also inspect all vehicles returned to Branston to establish if they can be re issued to a unit where the requirement does not warrant a new vehicle. For these units FES inspects, costs the parts required, and on agreement with the establishment, undertake the repairs needed to bring the vehicle to a roadworthy legal condition.
Role Summary
The Job holder will assist the Warehouse Manager in providing a cost effective warehousing and distribution service for centrally required goods and services.
Responsible to the Warehouse Manager for the day to day management of the supply of goods into the warehouse via the Goods-in Department. This includes the unloading of vehicles and receipt inspection, the production and processing of paperwork for put-aways and physical location of stock in the warehouse all to be completed within agreed timescales.
To provide managerial support to the Warehouse Manager and provide assistance and advice to other managers, team leaders and customers.
Candidates must have recently worked within a modern warehouse environment and have experience in managing people. You will be working to demanding deadlines and will need the ability to solve problems whilst maintaining good attention to detail.
The contracted hours will be Monday to Thursday 0800hrs – 1600hrs and Friday 0800hrs – 1530hrs.
On occasions, you might be required to work weekends and some days overtime dependant on the demands of the NDC.