Overview
HGV Drivers Wanted – Class 1, Class 2 & 7.5T – South Devon – £16.81–£21.01ph – Newly Qualified Welcome
Job Description
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) is looking for professional HGV drivers across all licence categories (C1, C, C+E) to support our wide range of clients throughout South Devon. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, we have flexible shifts, regular local work, and opportunities to progress your driving career.
Location
Positions available across South Devon, including Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and surrounding areas. Roles are easily commutable from Exeter and Plymouth.
Salary
£16.81 – £21.01 per hour (PAYE Advanced). Weekly pay with a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours for each shift worked.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive HGV vehicles within your licence entitlement (7.5T, Class 2, or Class 1).
* Deliver goods across Devon, Cornwall, and occasionally further afield.
* Carry out vehicle checks and complete tachograph and delivery paperwork in line with regulations.
* Support loading/unloading safely (manual handling may be involved).
* Provide excellent service, representing both Driver Hire and our clients professionally.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Valid C1, C, or C+E licence.
* Up-to-date CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
* Maximum of 6 penalty points (no DR, DD, IN offences).
* Willingness to work early starts and handle physical aspects of the role.
* Own transport to reach client depots.
* Mobile phone for shift communication.
Desirable:
* Previous HGV driving experience.
* Interest in ongoing or temp-to-perm placements.
Benefits
* £16.81 – £21.01 per hour (PAYE Advanced).
* Weekly pay.
* Flexible day and night shifts to suit your schedule.
* Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm roles with trusted local businesses.
* Access to discounted Driver CPC training.
* Pension contributions for PAYE drivers.
* Ongoing support from a local office that values drivers as individuals.
Application Process
No CV required – simply get in touch.
* Call Driver Hire (Torbay) on 01364 644149 to discuss available shifts.
* Or click “Apply” online and we’ll be in contact with you directly.
About Us
Driver Hire is the UK’s leading specialist recruiter for the transport and logistics sector. With over 40 years of experience and a network of 100+ offices nationwide, we connect thousands of drivers to work every day. At dh Recruitment (Torbay), we match local drivers with opportunities that fit their lifestyle, from flexible shifts to permanent placements.
What Driver Hire Can Offer You
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company, providing regular, ongoing delivery driving work. We treat you as the true professional you are. In our latest survey, 95% of our candidates rated the level of respect and service they received from their local office as Excellent or Good, and 87% scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend working for Driver Hire.
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