Job details
Quick summary
Pay: From £37,065.60 per year
Location: Torbay, South Devon
Hours: Monday to Friday, 48 hour working week
Job type: Temporary to permanent opportunity
Start times: From around 02:00, depending on delivery route
Licence needed: HGV Class 1 C+E licence, Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
Work pattern: Regular Monday-to-Friday work with the potential to move into a permanent position
How to apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
More Details
An HGV Class 1 Driver is required for a temporary-to-permanent opportunity based in the Torbay area.
This role is best suited to an experienced Class 1 Driver who is comfortable with early starts, long working days, manual handling and occasional nights away from home. The work is Monday to Friday and involves local and regional deliveries to trade and direct customers.
About the role
You will be delivering goods across local and regional routes, working both independently and, at times, as part of a dual manned crew.
Start times can be from around 02:00 depending on the delivery destination, so this role will suit a driver who is confident with early starts and longer days. Occasional nights out may also be required, with an overnight bonus paid for nights away.
The role can involve driving different vehicles, depending on operational needs, from 3.5-tonne vehicles up to 26- tonne vehicles. A valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence is required.
Duties
• Carry out local and regional deliveries to trade and direct customers
• Make sure loads are safely secured before leaving site
• Complete deliveries safely, professionally and on time
• Check goods with customers at delivery point
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
• Carry out manual handling and heavy lifting where required
• Keep the vehicle clean and carry out basic roadworthiness checks
• Manage tachograph records in line with current legislation
• Follow all company health and safety procedures
• Work independently or as part of a dual-manned crew
• Undertake occasional nights out when required
What we are looking for
Essential:
• Valid HGV Class 1 C+E licence
• Valid Driver’s CPC qualification
• Digital tachograph card
• Previous HGV Class 1 driving experience
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph rules
• Confidence working independently after induction
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Comfortable with early starts from around 02:00
• Willingness to carry out manual handling and some heavy lifting
Desirable:
• Experience delivering to trade or commercial customers
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team when needed
Pay and hours
• Salary from £37,065.60 per year
• 48 hour working week
• Monday to Friday work
• Start times from around 02:00 depending on route
• Overnight bonus paid for nights away
• Occasional nights out required
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with local and regional employers across Torbay, South Devon and the wider area. We support drivers looking for temporary, permanent and temporary-to-permanent work.
You will be dealing with a local team who understand the transport and logistics market in the TQ postcode area and can talk you through the role before you commit.
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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