Warehouse Packer and Driver

Smiths News; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking a Warehouse Packer and Driver to join their team in Yeovil. The role involves ensuring that customer orders are labeled, packed, and delivered efficiently while adhering to health and safety standards. With a competitive salary and benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities, this physically demanding position is an excellent opportunity for both experienced individuals and those looking for their first role.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Company funded Health Cash Plan

5% matched pension

25 days holiday

24/7 E-Learning modules

Training and Development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Warehouse Packer and Driver is a plus but not required.
• Valid UK Photo-card license needed.
• Ability to lift and physically handle packages.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pack, and deliver customer orders along set routes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate a vehicle up to 3.5T.

Skills

Driving

Lifting

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

Job description

Warehouse Packer and Driver 3.5 Tonne (Van Provided)
Immediate starts available!

• GBP13.43 Per Hour
• Driving Licence Required Minimum 2 years - 6 or less points
• Night Shift - 40 Hours per week
• Applicants need to be able to lift
• This is a physically demanding role

About the role

Our Warehouse Packer and Driver teams are the heartbeat of Smiths News. From early birds to night owls our teams are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation in Yeovil

Warehouse Packer and Drivers ensure that our customers' orders are labelled, sorted packed and delivered to our customers on set routes, ensuring compliance with legislation and health and safety.

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.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

About us

Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 22,400 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centres.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.