Position: HGV Driver Location: Exeter (covering the South West) Salary: £33,000 per annum Hours: 45 hours per week – no overtime, weekends, or bank holidays About the Role: We’re looking for a reliable and customer-focused HGV driver to join our Exeter-based team. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established timber merchant delivering to regular customers across the South West. You’ll typically complete 7–8 drops per day, with routes planned in advance. Some days may be longer than others, but the average working week is 45 hours. Key Responsibilities: Deliver timber and panel products safely and efficiently to customer addresses Represent the company positively with a friendly and professional attitude Check loads and handle materials safely (manual handling required) Review and plan delivery routes to ensure they’re achievable within driving hours Communicate effectively with the sales and logistics teams regarding any delivery issues Requirements: Full UK driving licence including LGV entitlement Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph cards Good local knowledge of the South West – must be able to plan and adapt routes, not just follow a sat nav Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills Good communication (spoken and written English) Basic computer literacy Typical Day: Start between 5–6am Complete planned deliveries to customers Return to Exeter depot Review next day’s run and plan delivery order Interested? Please call 01392 271311 or text your name and “timber” to 07773 001637 and we will call you. Alternatively apply online or email and up to date CV to exeter@driverhire.co.uk. What Driver Hire Exeter can offer you. Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We can provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work. We treat you as the true professional that you are, and in our latest survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us, and 90% scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend working for Driver Hire. Connect with us and stay updated. Visit our website Driving Jobs Exeter | Driving Agency Exeter | Driver Hire for vacancies similar to this one or create a MyDriverHire account to receive alerts tailored to your preferences. You can also stay up to date by following our social media pages on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Simply search for “Driver Hire Exeter” We have a wide range of job openings available for drivers of various vehicle classes. Additionally, we’re always seeking warehouse staff, forklift drivers, and driver’s mates to join our team. Our clients are in Exeter, Crediton, Okehampton, Holsworthy, Great Torrington, Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Bude, South Molton, Bampton, Tiverton, Cullompton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Exmouth and Dawlish. We cover all areas of North Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon and West Devon. With excellent commuter links from Torbay and Taunton, our job opportunities are accessible to a wide range of candidates. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about our exciting job vacancies. INDEXT1