Job details
Quick summary
Pay: £17.37 to £18.49 per hour PAYE Advance
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 start
Job type: Agency driving work, flexible part-time and ad hoc, with additional hours available during busier periods
Licence needed: UK HGV Class 1 C+E licence or HGV Class 2 Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience needed: Minimum one year of HGV driving experience
Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting experienced HGV Drivers for agency driving work based in Newton Abbot.
This role is open to Class 1 Drivers who are happy to drive Class 2 vehicles when required, as well as Class 2 Drivers who hold a Category C licence only.
The work involves delivering palletised goods across the South West using curtain-sided vehicles. It would suit reliable drivers looking for flexible weekday work, with the potential for ongoing assignments and additional full-time hours during busier periods.
About the role
This is agency-driving work with regular ad hoc shifts available.
You will be working Monday to Friday with an 08:00 start. The role offers weekly pay and a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours paid per shift.
Class 1 Drivers may be asked to complete Class 2 work depending on the assignment, so this role is best suited to someone flexible and comfortable with both types of vehicle. Class 2 Drivers are also welcome to apply if they only hold a Category C licence.
Duties
Your duties may include:
• Driving HGV Class 1 C+E or HGV Class 2 Category C vehicles
• Delivering palletised goods across the South West
• Using curtain-sider vehicles
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects
• Ensuring loads are secured and transported safely
• Completing delivery paperwork and transport documentation
• Providing a professional service during deliveries and collections
• Following transport legislation, company procedures and health and safety requirements
What we are looking for
You will need:
• A valid UK HGV Class 1 C+E licence or HGV Class 2 Category C licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum one year of HGV driving experience
• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach
• Flexibility around agency driving assignments
Class 1 applicants must be happy to drive Class 2 vehicles when needed.
Experience with palletised goods, curtain-sider vehicles, tail lifts or ADR would be useful, but such experience is not essential unless required for a specific assignment.
Pay and hours
• £17.37 to £18.49 per hour PAYE Advance
• Other PAYE models are available
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed minimum of 8 hours paid per shift
• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 start
• Flexible part-time and ad hoc work
• Additional full-time hours may be available during busier periods
• Ongoing work opportunities available for suitable drivers
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) supports drivers across South Devon and North Devon with temporary, ad hoc, ongoing and permanent driving opportunities.
You will have support from a local team that understands the transport industry and works with a range of local and regional employers.
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.
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