Location: Torbay / Newton Abbot / South Devon
Salary: £32,868 per year + Monthly Bonus Weekly Pay Day Shifts
Have you recently completed your HGV test and are seeking your first professional driving position?
We offer a full-time Class 2 driver position in South Devon, which includes two weeks of paid, hands-on training to ensure your immediate success. You'll start as a driver's mate alongside a seasoned Class 2 driver, then switch seats once you're confident and ready to go solo.
This is a permanent role (starting temp with Driver Hire/dh Recruitment) with a well-established local business that rewards excellent drivers with long-term stability, modern vehicles, and a strong team culture.
What's on offer:
£32,868 per year
Monthly bonus scheme
Weekly pay through Driver Hire
Guaranteed hours after training
No nights, no long hauls - local, scheduled deliveries
Two-week buddy system to support newly qualified drivers
Modern, high-spec vehicles and a friendly, supportive team
What you'll be doing:
Making local deliveries to regular customers
Handling and securing goods safely (some manual handling involved)
Managing paperwork, taking occasional payments
Keeping your vehicle clean and roadworthy
Helping out in the warehouse when needed
Always putting customer service and safety first
You'll need:
A valid Category C (Class 2) licence
Up-to-date CPC and Digi Card
No more than 6 points - sorry, no DR, DD or IN endorsements
A good level of fitness - you'll be in and out of the cab a lot
Your own transport to get to and from work
How to apply:
If you're ready to get started, call Driver Hire (Torbay) on and ask for the HGV team. We'll talk you through everything and book you in for an interview with the client. Or just 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.