Stores and Warehouse Operative

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay); Chudleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist recruiter for transport and logistics professionals seeks a Stores and Warehouse Operative in Chudleigh. The role requires proven warehouse experience and strong communication skills, working Monday to Friday. Enjoy a friendly environment with competitive pay and benefits, including holidays and wellness services.

Benefits

28 days holidays (including bank holidays)

Pension contributions (5% employee, 3% employer)

Health and wellbeing service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Onsite parking

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a stores or warehouse environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work to a high standard with accuracy and efficiency.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Full UK/EU driving licence.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking, and storing goods in line with company procedures.
• Inspecting deliveries for damage or discrepancies and reporting any issues.
• Loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles.
• Managing and maintaining stock levels.
• Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and sack trucks.
• Supporting other departments when required.
• Maintaining accurate records and performing general housekeeping duties.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet trucks

Sack trucks

Job description

Job details

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Chudleigh, Newton Abbot
• Posted on 31 October 2025
• Job Ref: 948/01514
• Salary: 12.50 - £14.00 per hour

📍 South Devon | 💷 £12.50 per hour | 🕗 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

The Role

As a Stores and Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a key role in the smooth operation of our warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently and accurately. You’ll help maintain safe working practices, manage stock levels, and provide vital support to other departments within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking, and storing goods in line with company procedures
• Inspecting deliveries for damage or discrepancies and reporting any issues
• Loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles
• Managing and maintaining stock levels
• Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet trucks, and sack trucks
• Supporting other departments when required
• Maintaining accurate records and performing general housekeeping duties
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies

About You

You’ll have previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment and be confident working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are key.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in a stores or warehouse environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work to a high standard with accuracy and efficiency
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Full UK/EU driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Hourly rate: £12.50
• Hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
• Holidays: 28 days (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days with service
• Pension: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Health & wellbeing: RISE Health and Wellbeing Service
• Perks:
• Friendly and rewarding working environment
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Onsite parking
• Regular team events

Application Process

Apply directly through Indeed, or contact Driver Hire Torbay on 01364 644149.

Please have your driving licence and CPC details ready.

Suitable candidates may be able to start immediately.

About Us

Driver Hire is the UK’s leading specialist recruiter for transport and logistics professionals. With over 40 years of experience and a network of more than 100 local offices, we support thousands of businesses nationwide.

Our Torbay office is proud to partner with companies across South Devon, providing reliable staff and building lasting relationships based on professionalism, trust, and local understanding.

What Driver Hire Can Offer You

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company, providing regular, ongoing driving work. We treat you as the true professional you are.

In our latest survey, 95% of our candidates rated the service they received as Excellent or Good, and 87% said they would recommend working for Driver Hire – something we’re extremely proud of.

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We recruit for a wide range of roles, including Class 1, Class 2, 7.5T, van drivers, warehouse staff, forklift operators, and driver’s mates.

Our clients are based across Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and nearby areas – all within easy reach of Plymouth and Exeter.

Join a business that values its people and offers genuine opportunities for development as we continue to grow and expand our operations nationwide.