Job details
Quick summary
Pay: £35,508.00 per annum
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Hours: Monday to Friday, no weekend work
Job type: Full-time permanent position
Work type: Multi drop food delivery across the South West
Licence needed: HGV Class 2 Category C, Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
Experience: Experienced and newly qualified Class 2 drivers considered
How to apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
More Details
An HGV Class 2 Driver is required for a full-time, permanent position based in Newton Abbot.
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting for a reliable and customer-focused Class 2 Driver to join a well-established food distribution operation. This role would suit an experienced HGV driver or a newly qualified Class 2 driver looking to build confidence and experience with full training and support.
About the role
You will be delivering chilled and frozen food products to hospitality businesses across the South West, including restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels and takeaways.
This is multi-drop delivery work on planned routes, with up to 30 drops per day. You will need to be comfortable dealing with customers, keeping paperwork accurate and completing deliveries safely and professionally.
One of the main benefits of this role is the working pattern. It is Monday to Friday with no weekend work.
Duties
• Deliver chilled and frozen food products across the South West
• Complete multi-drop deliveries on planned routes
• Carry out up to 30 deliveries per day
• Deliver to restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels and takeaways
• Provide professional customer service at each delivery point
• Carry out daily vehicle checks
• Complete delivery paperwork accurately
• Make sure deliveries are completed safely, correctly and on time
• Follow Driver CPC, tachograph and road transport regulations
• Represent the business professionally while on customer sites
What we are looking for
Essential:
• Valid HGV Class 2 licence, Category C
• Valid Driver CPC qualification card
• Valid digital tachograph card
• Professional and reliable approach to work
• Good customer service skills
• Comfortable with multi-drop delivery work
• Able to work safely and independently once trained
Desirable:
• Previous Class 2 multi-drop delivery experience
• Experience delivering food products
• Experience delivering to hospitality businesses
Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are encouraged to apply, as full training is provided.
Pay and hours
• £35,508.00 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• No weekend working
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed minimum hours
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Full training and ongoing support
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with local and regional employers across Newton Abbot, Torbay, South Devon and the wider area.
We understand the local driving market and can talk you through the role before you apply. If you have recently passed your Class 2 test and want to know whether this position could be a good fit, we are happy to have an informal chat.
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.
No covering letter is required.
If calling, please mention the job title so we know which role you are interested in.
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