Quick summary Pay: £15.75 per hour Location: Devon, with work on sites across the South West Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed Job type: Temporary to permanent opportunity Shifts: Mixture of days and nights, with some weekend work required Licence needed: Full UK Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card Other requirement: Valid CSCS card Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149 Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting for an HGV Class 2 Driver Operative for a specialist line-marking and surface- treatment company working across Devon and the wider South West. This is a hands-on role that combines Class 2 HGV driving with practical outdoor site work. It would suit an experienced Category C Driver who is physically fit, comfortable working outdoors, and looking for a longer-term opportunity in a specialist industry. This is not a driving-only position. You will be part of an operational crew, driving vehicles to site and then supporting line marking and surface treatment work once you arrive. About the role You will be working on different sites across the region, supporting line marking and surface treatment projects. The work will involve a mixture of driving, loading, unloading, equipment preparation and physical site duties. Some projects will involve night shifts, weekend work and occasional nights away from home. For the right person, this role offers a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects. Duties Your duties will include: Driving Class 2 HGV vehicles to and from work sites Supporting line marking and surface treatment operations Carrying out practical and physical duties on live sites Loading, unloading and preparing equipment Working safely as part of an experienced crew Following site procedures and health and safety requirements Working a mixture of day shifts and night shifts Staying away from home when required for operational projects Driving other company vehicles where your licence allows What we are looking for You will need: A valid UK Category C Class 2 driving licence Driver CPC qualification Digital Tachograph Card A valid CSCS card Previous Class 2 driving experience Good physical fitness A flexible approach to working hours and locations Confidence working outdoors in different weather conditions A reliable and safety-focused attitude The ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing Previous experience in highways, construction, line marking, road maintenance or surface treatment would be useful, but the most important things are reliability, flexibility and the right attitude to hands-on work. Pay and hours Basic pay: £15.75 per hour Night shifts paid at time and a quarter Weekend work paid at time and a half 10% uplift on all hours worked while staying away from home Away-from-home allowance paid Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed Overtime opportunities available Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate This role involves travel across the South West, so candidates must be comfortable working at different sites and staying away from home occasionally. Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment? Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with drivers and logistics professionals across South Devon, North Devon and the wider region. We will talk you through the role clearly before putting you forward, so you understand the work, the pay, the hours and what is expected before making a decision. 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. When calling, please mention the job title so we know which role you are interested in. INDTB1