Office/Yard Operative with Forklift Licence

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£14.24 per hour

Job Details

Full Time
Permanent
Newton Abbot
Posted on 7 October 2026
14.24 USD / Year
Job Ref: 948/01602
Salary: £14.24 per hour

This is a varied role involving office based work and yard work. If you’re comfortable being office based and yard/forklift based throughout the day this position may be for you. This position is Monday to Friday only.

Location

Heathfield, Newton Abbot

Salary

£14.24 on advanced PAYE

Other PAYE models are available.

Key Responsibilities – Office Based

Answering the phone and dealing with customer enquires
Respond to customer questions
Take customer orders
Maintain accurate records
Communicate effectively with customers and team members

Key Responsibilities – Yard Based

Off-loading deliveries with forklift truck
Locate and pick correct orders
Load customers’ vehicles safely
Assist with general yard duties
Report damaged, missing or incorrect stock

Qualifications

Forklift licence

Benefits

Monday to Thursday, 08:00am – 16:30pm
Friday, 08:00 – 15:30pm
No weekends
39 hours per week
30-minute lunch break
21 days holiday + bank holidays

About Us

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is part of the Driver Hire network, one of the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruiters, with more than 100 offices nationwide and over 40 years of industry experience. We help thousands of drivers and logistics professionals find work every year.

Our latest Driver Hire Nationwide candidate survey found that 97% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire, 96% rated the level of respect and service they receive as Excellent or Good, and 91% would recommend working with Driver Hire. Results are based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) recruits for temporary, contract, and permanent positions across South Devon and North Devon, including HGV Class 1 Drivers, HGV Class 2 Drivers, 7.5 Tonne Drivers, Van Drivers, Warehouse Operatives, Forklift Drivers, Driver’s Mates, and logistics support roles.

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