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Smiths News
Warehouse Packer and Driver
Bodmin, Cornwall
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Smiths News
- Closes
- 02 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Warehouse Packer and Driver 3.5 Tonne (Van Provided)
Looking for a flexible role to suit your needs we are offering roles from 16 hours per week
Immediate starts available!
GBP13.43 Per Hour Driving Licence Required Minimum 2 years - 6 or less points Early Morning Shifts 3am - 10am Flexible part time roles available from 16 hours per week Applicants need to be able to lift This is a physically demanding role With 33 distribution centres and more than 22,000 customers relying on us, we're not just the UK's largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler - we're a promise kept every day. It's all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career.
About the role
As a Warehouse Operative, you'll look after distribution and returns. You'll sort, pack, and return newspapers and magazines with precision and speed, making sure everything reaches its destination on time and in perfect condition. You'll be hands-on with labelling, sorting, and packing so each parcel is ready to go. Whether you're unloading deliveries or tying bundles for the next part of the journey, your work will directly impact retailer satisfaction. You'll be the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment as you load, unload and navigate deliveries. If you're motivated to meet and exceed targets, confident driving a 3.5 tonne delivery van and able to lift and move heavy items, this is the role for you. Read the full job description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking, a competitive salary, Company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy, 5% match pension and 25 days holiday but you'll also have access to:
24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work, Health cash plan Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme About you
At Smiths News every employee is important to us. Whether you've worked as a warehouse Packer and driver before or are looking for your first role, we will provide you with the tools to be successful.
In return we're looking for someone who holds a valid UK Photo-card license and able to drive a vehicle up to 3.5T. You'll need a positive attitude and have an organised, accurate approach to meeting and exceeding targets.
Experience a career that's as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. Apply now
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
Ad ID: 5416897766
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