Warehouse Packer and Driver

3 days ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Smiths News Full time

**Warehouse Packer and Driver 3.5 Tonne (Van Provided)**
**Immediate starts available**
- **£12.58 Per Hour (Paid weekly)**:

- **Driving Licence Required Minimum 2 years - 6 or less points**:

- **Night Shift - Full Time**:

- **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 our **Newcastle**

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.

**About us**

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 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.



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