Job details
HGV Class 2 Driver required for a permanent, full-time position based in Newton Abbot, Devon.
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Class 2 Driver to join a busy and established transport operation. This is a permanent role offering stable, long-term employment, consistent weekly hours, and a structured Thursday-to-Monday shift pattern.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out customer deliveries across the region while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
This opportunity would suit an experienced HGV Driver looking for job security, regular earnings, and a dependable employer.
Location
Newton Abbot, Devon
This is a depot and road-based role. No remote or hybrid working is available.
Salary
£37,340.16 per annum
Paid weekly every Friday.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely operate a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle
• Complete customer deliveries efficiently and professionally
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
• Comply with drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph requirements
• Follow all company health and safety procedures
• Deliver excellent customer service during all customer interactions
• Maintain accurate records and vehicle documentation
• Attend work reliably, including early starts and weekend shifts
• Represent the business professionally at all times
Qualifications
Essential
• Full UK Category C Class 2 HGV driving licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 2 driving experience within a commercial driving environment
• Ability to work a Thursday to Monday shift pattern
• Comfortable working within a busy transport and logistics operation
• Strong understanding of drivers’ hours and road transport legislation
Desirable
• Knowledge of South Devon delivery routes
• Previous experience within distribution or logistics
• Understanding of manual handling procedures
Please note that this role requires previous Class 2 driving experience. Minimal training will be provided following induction.
Benefits
• Permanent full-time position
• Annual salary of £37,340.16
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Consistent five-day working week
• Eight- to ten-hour shifts
• Long-term job security
• Established and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a reputable South Devon employer
• Reliable and predictable work pattern
How to Apply
To learn more about this HGV Class 2 Driver opportunity, contact Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149.
A member of our team will discuss the role in more detail and explain the next steps.
No formal written application is required initially. Simply call our team to register your interest.
About Us
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, and driving roles across the South Devon and North Devon area. We work with a range of local and regional employers to connect experienced drivers and logistics professionals with the right opportunities.
As part of the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, Driver Hire has over 40 years of industry experience and a nationwide network of more than 100 offices. 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 a wide range of non-driving positions.
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.
INDTB1
