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Stores and Warehouse Operative

Driver Hire
Devon
1 month ago
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Stores and Warehouse Operative

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


Are you an experienced warehouse professional looking to join a growing and forward-thinking company?

One of the UK’s largest vehicle conversion specialists, Our client designs, manufactures and deliver accessible transport solutions across the country. Following the acquisition of a brand-new, multi-million-pound manufacturing facility and several high-value nationwide contracts, we are entering an exciting period of growth – and we’re looking for a Stores and Warehouse Operative to join their team in South Devon.


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 include:

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 .


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.


Connect with us and stay updated


Visit our website to view current vacancies or create a MyDriverHire account for personalised job alerts.


Follow Driver Hire (Torbay) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay up to date.


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.

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