Quick summary
Pay: £19.05 per hour PAYE Advance
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Work area: Deliveries throughout South Devon and the South West
Hours: Ad-hoc shifts available across seven days
Job type: Temporary, ad-hoc and ongoing opportunities
Start time: From 5:00am
Licence needed: Full UK Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Experience needed: Previous HGV Class 2 driving experience required
Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers for food delivery work based in Newton Abbot.
This is ad-hoc temporary work with ongoing shifts available, so it may suit a Category C Driver looking for flexible work, extra shifts or regular driving assignments without committing to a fixed full-time rota.
About the role
You will be delivering wholesale food products to hotels, restaurants, pubs and other hospitality venues across South Devon and the wider South West.
The work involves cage deliveries, early starts and delivering into busy hospitality locations such as kitchens, service yards, loading bays and back-of-house areas.
This role is best suited to an experienced Class 2 Driver who is confident with customer-facing delivery work, manual handling and working independently once inducted.
Duties
As an HGV Class 2 Driver, your duties will include the following:
• Driving a Class 2 HGV safely and professionally on planned delivery routes
• Delivering wholesale food products to hospitality and catering customers
• Completing cage deliveries safely and efficiently
• Working in busy delivery areas, including kitchens, yards and loading bays
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks
• Following road transport and tachograph legislation
• Completing paperwork and delivery records accurately
• Providing a professional service at each delivery point
• Starting shifts from 5:00am and managing your route effectively
What we are looking for
You will need:
• A valid UK HGV Class 2 Category C licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 2 driving experience
• Experience delivering to hospitality, catering or food service customers
• Confidence completing cage deliveries in busy or restricted environments
• Good communication skills
• A reliable and professional approach
• To be comfortable with early morning starts
Pay and hours
• £19.05 per hour PAYE Advance
• Other PAYE payment models are available
• Paid weekly
• Ad-hoc shifts available across all seven days
• Start times from 5:00am
• Ongoing opportunities available for suitable drivers
• Early starts may mean earlier finishes, depending on the route and delivery volume
Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with local and regional employers across transport, logistics and driving.
You will have support from a local recruitment team that understands driving work, shift patterns and transport operations. We can also speak with you about other temporary and permanent driving opportunities across South Devon and North Devon.
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