The pet product wholesaler in North Tawton is looking for 10 warehouse operatives, five drivers, two warehouse supervisors.

The company is also in the process of recruiting a Regional Transport Manager (South) to be based at the North Tawton site and a National Transport Manager to lead and develop the transport function.

Director Sunny Sharma said the company is looking to attract new talent.

He said: “There will be opportunities within the new organisation and we appreciate that drivers in particular are an important contact point between the customer and our business. We’ll therefore be giving them the tools to deliver a first class service and special promotional offers that will allow them to earn bonuses.

“In the warehouse, there have been significant improvements already which make the depot a better place to work.

“By recruiting great people, we’ll make our business stronger and that’s good news for us and also for the local community.”

It comes after the acquisition of Vital Pet Products by the Subura Group in February.

The aim is to be much more than a wholesaler to the pet trade and the changes that have been made in the first few months have helped secure the future of the business, said Mr Sharma.

Having been in business for 35 years, Vital is a well-known name in the area and supplies pet shops, aquatic centres, kennels and catteries.

As part of the streamlining process, a regional site in Salisbury has been consolidated with Exeter, making it Vital’s National Delivery Centre.

Operations Manager, Des Corfield will lead in Exeter, while regional teams will provide customer contact points and business support.

Improvements have been made to the infrastructure and operational processes to allow direct supply across a wider network of retailers.

For vacancy information email: jobs@vitalpetproducts.co.uk