Warehouse Packer and Driver

Smiths News; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Bodmin is seeking a Warehouse Packer and Driver for flexible part-time roles starting at 16 hours per week. Responsibilities include sorting, packing, and delivering newspapers and magazines using a 3.5 tonne vehicle. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving license and the ability to lift heavy items. The role offers competitive pay at GBP 13.43 per hour, onsite parking, and various employee benefits including a health cash plan and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company funded Health Cash Plan

5% match pension

25 days holiday

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid UK Photo-card license.
• Role requires driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle.
• Experience as a warehouse Packer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pack, and manage returns of newspapers and magazines.
• Unload deliveries and prepare parcels for dispatch.
• Meet and exceed delivery targets in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Driving Licence Required Minimum 2 years - 6 or less points

Ability to lift and move heavy items

Organised and accurate approach

Positive attitude

Job 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.