Pay: £18.00 to £20.17 per hour (PAYE Advanced) | Weekly Pay | No Handball
Are you seeking a clean Class 1 trunking job that offers excellent pay and minimal hassle?
Driver Hire (Torbay) is recruiting for a Class 1 trunk driver for regular shifts with one of our established clients in Newton Abbot. We offer depot-to-depot trunking, which eliminates the need for handball, store deliveries, and other unnecessary hassles. Just reliable work, well-maintained vehicles, and early starts.
This is a full-time opportunity, but we'll also consider part-time or ad-hoc drivers looking to top up their income.
The job:
Class 1 (C+E) trunking runs to regional depots
Pre-loaded trailers, no manual handling
Start times around 04:00-06:00, finish mid-afternoon
Option for nights or occasional weekends
Clean work with consistent routes
Pay (PAYE Advanced):
£18.00 to £20.17 per hour depending on shift
Guaranteed 8 hours minimum per shift
Weekly pay
Other PAYE models available if preferred
What you'll need:
A full UK Class 1 (C+E) licence
Valid CPC and Digi Tacho card
No more than 6 penalty points (no DR, DD or IN codes)
A good attitude, strong safety focus, and reliability
Experience with trunking or long-distance preferred (but not essential)
What you'll get:
Weekly pay direct to your account
Clean, no-handball trunking work
Ongoing assignments with a trusted local client
Option to pick up extra shifts if you want them
Friendly, supportive local team at Driver Hire (Torbay)
Discounted CPC renewal available if needed
How to apply:
Call Driver Hire (Torbay) on 01364 644149 - no CV needed, just your licence and a quick chat. Or click 'Apply', and we'll be in touch.
About Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay)
Driver Hire is a leading recruitment business for the transport and logistics sector, with over 100 offices across the UK and more than 40 years of experience. We work with professional drivers and logistics staff across South Devon, including Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and surrounding areas - with excellent access from Exeter and Plymouth.
We recruit for a wide range of roles, including HGV Class 1, Class 2, 7.5T, van driving, multi-drop deliveries, warehouse operatives, forklift drivers, and driver's mates. Whether you're looking for temporary shifts, full-time hours, or a permanent role, we may have something that fits.
In our most recent candidate survey, 97% of people said they're proud to work with us, and 98% rated their local office service as Good or Excellent.