Job details
An excellent temporary opportunity has arisen for a versatile and hardworking Van Driver and Warehouse Operative to join a busy operation based in Brixham, South Devon. This is a dual-function role that combines road-based delivery driving with hands-on warehouse duties, making it an ideal position for someone who enjoys variety in their working day. The successful candidate will be flexible, dependable and comfortable working across a seven-day operation with variable start times ranging from early morning through mid-morning.
Location
Brixham, South Devon. This is a site and road-based role. No remote or hybrid working applies.
Salary
£12.21 to £13.68 per hour via PAYE Advance (other PAYE models are available). Paid weekly every Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating a Category B van safely and in line with all road transport legislation and company procedures
- Completing customer deliveries to a high standard and representing the company professionally at every drop
- Supporting warehouse operations including picking, packing, loading and unloading as required
- Adhering to all health and safety guidelines and operational protocols at all times
- Conducting basic vehicle checks and reporting any defects or concerns through the correct channels
- Maintaining a flexible and reliable approach to work across variable shifts and start times
- Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced and operationally busy environment
Qualifications
Essential
- A full and valid Category B driving licence
- Previous experience in a van delivery role or a comparable driving environment
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting
- Flexibility to work across a seven-day operation with start times ranging from 2:00am to 6:00am
- Ability to work safely and productively in a physically demanding environment
Desirable
- Familiarity with delivery routes across South Devon and the surrounding coastal areas
- Experience in a combined driving and warehousing role
- Knowledge of manual handling procedures and best practice
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay between £12.21 and £13.68 per hour via PAYE Advance (other PAYE models are available)
- Weekly pay every Friday providing a consistent and reliable income
- Flexible working pattern across a seven-day operation
- Variable hours offering the opportunity to maximise weekly earnings
- A varied and active role combining driving and warehouse responsibilities
- Work as part of a friendly and professional team in a well-established local operation
- Gain valuable experience across two complementary areas of logistics and distribution
Application Process
To register your interest or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the Driver Hire and dh Recruitment team in Torbay directly by telephone on 01364 644149. A member of our team will be happy to talk you through the role and outline the next steps.
No formal written application is required at this stage. Simply call to express your interest, and we will take it from there.
About Us
Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) is a specialist recruitment agency providing transport and non-transport staffing solutions to businesses throughout South Devon. We have strong local connections across Brixham, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Exeter, Plymouth and the wider surrounding areas.
As part of a national network with over 100 offices and drawing on more than 40 years of industry experience, we combine the resources of a large organization with the personal touch of a locally rooted team. Our transport division employs a wide range of driving and logistics professionals, including HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, Category B van drivers, 7.5-ton drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse operatives, and driver companions. Through our dh Recruitment arm, we also support placements across administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, retail support, cleaning and general labour.
The feedback we receive is self-evident. In our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, 97 percent of 996 respondents said they were proud to work for Driver Hire. In the same period, 98 percent of our clients rated our service as ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ based on 386 individual responses.
Those figures reflect everything we work toward: a recruitment service that is honest, efficient and genuinely focused on the people we work with.
