Warehouse Packer and Driver

Smiths News; Exeter; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

Pension – 5% match

25 days holiday

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking a Warehouse Packer and Driver for 3.5 Tonne operations in Exeter. You will sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines, ensuring items are labeled and packed for transit. A valid UK photo-card license and a capable driving record are required.

The role involves loading and unloading deliveries, maintaining accuracy, and meeting daily targets in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a fixed hourly rate and opportunities for progression within our distribution

Qualifications

• Driving licence with minimum 2 years experience and up to 6 points.
• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Look after distribution and returns.
• Sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines.
• Label, sort and pack parcels for dispatch.
• Load/unload deliveries and navigate deliveries.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne delivery van.

Skills

Driving licence

Photo-card license

Lift heavy items

Physically demanding

Job description

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

• £13.98 Per Hour
• Driving Licence Required Minimum 2 years - 6 or less points
• 4 Vacancies available. 1 x 35 Hours, 1 x 37.5 Hours, 1 x 40 Hours, 1 x 42 Hours per week
• Applicants need to be able to lift
• This is a physically demanding role

With 34 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.

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.

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