Job details
Quick summary
Pay: £37,340.16 per year, paid weekly every Friday
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Hours: Full time, Thursday to Monday
Start time: 5am
Shift length: 8 to 10 hours per day
Job type: Permanent
Licence needed: Full UK Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience needed: Previous Class 2 driving experience
Work pattern: Regular permanent role with Tuesday and Wednesday off
Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
More Details
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for a permanent role based in Newton Abbot.
This role offers weekly pay, a regular Thursday to Monday working pattern and a salary of £37,340.16 per year. It will suit a reliable Class 2 Driver who is comfortable with 5am starts, weekend work and working independently after induction.
About the role
You will be working from a Newton Abbot depot, carrying out customer deliveries across the local and regional area.
The role involves driving a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle, completing deliveries safely and professionally, keeping accurate records and representing the transport operation well when dealing with customers.
This role is a permanent position, so it would suit a driver looking for a regular pattern rather than short-notice agency shifts.
Duties
Your duties will include:
• Driving a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle safely and professionally
• Carrying out customer deliveries across the local and regional area
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Following drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph rules
• Completing delivery paperwork and vehicle documentation
• Following health and safety procedures
• Providing a good level of customer service during deliveries
• Working reliably across a Thursday to Monday shift pattern
• Starting work from 5am
What we are looking for
You will need:
• A full UK Category C Class 2 HGV driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 2 driving experience
• A good understanding of drivers’ hours and road transport rules
• Confidence working independently after induction
• Reliability and a professional approach to customer deliveries
• The ability to work Thursday to Monday, including weekend shifts
• The ability to start from 5am
Desirable but not essential:
• Knowledge of South Devon delivery routes
• Previous experience in distribution or logistics
• Awareness of manual handling procedures
Pay and hours
• £37,340.16 per year
• Paid weekly every Friday
• Permanent, full-time position
• Thursday to Monday working pattern
• 5am start time
• 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Regular Tuesday and Wednesday days off
• Weekend work is part of the regular rota
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with local and regional employers across South Devon and North Devon, helping experienced drivers find suitable driving and logistics roles.
We recruit for HGV Class 1 Drivers, HGV Class 2 Drivers, Van Drivers, 7.5 Tonne Drivers, Warehouse Operatives, Forklift Drivers, Driver’s Mates and other transport, logistics and non-driving roles.
Driver Hire Nationwide’s latest candidate survey showed that 97% of candidates were proud to work for Driver Hire, while 96% rated the level of respect and service they received as Good or Excellent, based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149.
If calling, please mention the job title so we know which role you are interested in.
A member of our team will talk you through the role, answer your questions and explain the next steps.
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