Full Time Class 2 HGV Driver – Newly Qualified Welcome

  • Job ref: 948/01528
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: Newton Abbot
  • Salary: £14.00 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Torbay
  • Date posted: 15 January 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Newton Abbot
  • Job Ref: 948/01528
  • Salary: 14.00 per hour

We are recruiting a full-time Class 2 (Cat C) driver for our client based in the Newton Abbot area.

This role involves delivering frozen and chilled food products to restaurants, cafés, and takeaways across the South West. It is a multi-drop job, with up to 30 drops per day, so good organisation and a hands-on approach are essential.

We welcome newly qualified drivers to apply, as we will provide full training and support.

Pay & Benefits

  • £14.00 to £15.69 per hour PAYE

  • Bonus scheme available

  • Company pension scheme

  • Monday to Friday only – no weekend work

  • 28 days holiday, including Bank Holidays

The Role

  • Multi-drop deliveries of chilled and frozen food

  • Customer-facing deliveries to hospitality businesses

  • Maintaining high standards of professionalism and customer service

  • Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and efficiently

Job Requirements

  • Full LGV Category C (Class 2) licence.

  • Driver CPC

  • Digital Tachograph Card

  • Multi-drop experience is advantageous but not essential

  • A reliable and customer-focused attitude

To apply or for more information, contact Driver Hire/DH Recruitment (Torbay) at 01364 644149.

About Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay).

Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) provides both transport and non-transport recruitment services to companies in South Devon. With a network of more than 100 offices throughout the UK and more than 40 years of experience, we combine national strength with local expertise to provide dependable staffing solutions.

With close ties to Exeter and Plymouth, we use Driver Hire to hire qualified drivers and logisticians in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the surrounding areas. We provide 7.5-tonne van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse employees, driver’s companions, and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We provide full-time hours, permanent opportunities, and temporary work.

We also support a broader range of positions outside the transport industry through dh Recruitment (Torbay). This includes positions in administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour. We match individuals with the right skills to the right environment, whether a company needs temporary coverage, seasonal employees, or a permanent hire.

The comments we get make us proud. 996 people responded to our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, and 97% of them stated they were proud to work for Driver Hire. Based on 386 responses in December 2024, 98% of our customers gave our service a ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ rating.

These outcomes demonstrate our dedication to providing a recruitment service that is direct, courteous, and people-focused.

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