We are looking for drivers with Class 1, Class 2, and 7.5 Tonne licenses in the South Devon area.
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) is looking for HGV drivers across Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C and 7.5 Tonne C1 for ongoing work across South Devon. We offer local routes, weekly pay and a guaranteed minimum of eight paid hours per shift.
This is a good fit for experienced drivers and newly qualified drivers who want steady work with a local team that knows its drivers well.
Pay and hours
1. £16.81 to £21.01 per hour PAYE Advanced
2. Weekly pay every Friday
3. Minimum 8 paid hours per shift
4. Flexible shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
5. Regular work across South Devon with respected local companies
What the work involves
Your duties will depend on your licence category and the client you work with. Typical work includes:
6. Driving Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C or 7.5 Tonne C1 vehicles
7. Local and regional deliveries across Devon and Cornwall
8. Pallet work, trade deliveries, general haulage or store deliveries
9. Completing daily vehicle checks
10. Accurate paperwork, PODs and tacho entries
11. Helping with safe loading and unloading where required
12. Following all driver hours rules and site procedures
Most routes involve early starts and predictable finish times.
What you need
13. Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C or 7.5 Tonne C1 licence
14. Valid Driver CPC
15. Digital Tachograph card
16. Maximum of 6 penalty points
17. Comfortable with early starts and some manual handling
18. Your own transport to reach client depots
Why drive with Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay)
19. Competitive pay
20. Weekly pay and guaranteed minimum hours
21. Local work without nights out
22. Temp-to-perm opportunities with well-known employers
23. Discounted Driver CPC training if needed
24. Pension contributions for PAYE drivers
25. A local office that supports you, communicates clearly and keeps you working
Apply
No CV needed.
Call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) on 01364 644149 or apply online, and we will contact you to arrange registration.
About Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay).
Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) provides both transport and non-transport recruitment services to companies in South Devon. With a network of more than 100 offices throughout the UK and more than 40 years of experience, we combine national strength with local expertise to provide dependable staffing solutions.
With close ties to Exeter and Plymouth, we use Driver Hire to hire qualified drivers and logisticians in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the surrounding areas. We provide 7.5-ton van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse employees, driver’s companions, and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We provide full-time hours, permanent opportunities, and temporary work.
We also support a broader range of positions outside the transport industry through dh Recruitment (Torbay). Administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour are all included in this. We match individuals with the right skills to the right environment, whether a company needs temporary coverage, seasonal employees, or a permanent hire.
The comments we get make us proud. 996 people responded to our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, and 97% of them stated they were proud to work for Driver Hire. Based on 386 responses in December 2024, 98% of our customers gave our service a ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ rating.
These outcomes demonstrate our dedication to providing a recruitment service that is direct, courteous, and people-focused.