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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Store Person / Driver to join our Logistics team based at our Central Logistics Centre in Plymouth. This is a varied, hands-on role combining warehouse operations and driving responsibilities, supporting the delivery of critical materials that keep our infrastructure running.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods across our sites, helping maintain stock accuracy, and delivering materials safely and efficiently across the South West.

What you'll be doing:

• Safely transport and deliver materials across Devon, Cornwall, and Bournemouth

• Receive, check, and process supplier deliveries and Goods Received Notes (GRNs)

• Pick, pack, and dispatch stock accurately for delivery or collection

• Manage stock control, conduct audits, and report discrepancies

• Load and unload vehicles safely, ensuring security of goods in transit

• Support internal customers with queries and collections

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety across all stores

• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery issues or delays

• Provide emergency call-out support via a standby rota

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence

• Good standard of education (including English & Maths)

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment

• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)

• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices

Desirable:

• Forklift truck licence

• Experience with stock management or ERP systems

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience

What's in it for you:

• Generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell annual leave for added flexibility.

• Competitive company pension scheme.

• Training and development within the role.

• Access to thousands of discounts and vouchers through Pennon Perks.

• 24/7 support with our Employee Assistance Programme.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• And more!

Closing Date: 26th June 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.