Cat B Van Driver

Driver Hire Manchester; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Regular driving work

Job summary

Driver Hire Exeter is seeking reliable experienced Delivery Drivers to join our client in Marsh Barton, Exeter. You will deliver products across Devon and Cornwall, with some routes into Somerset and Dorset, requiring manual handling and a DBS check.

Shifts run Monday to Saturday, starting at 06:00, with varied pay options. Paid training is provided and routes include travel across multiple counties. Driver Hire Exeter offers ongoing driving work and a professional team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months recent relevant commercial driving experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• No more than 3 penalty points, and only for speeding or mobile-related offences.
• Ability to pass a DBS check.
• Willingness to undergo random drink and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver products across Devon and Cornwall, with some routes into Somerset and Dorset.
• Manual handling is required.
• Maintain safety and compliance while on route.

Skills

Delivery driving experience

Full UK driving licence

DBS check

Drug testing

Job description

We are recruiting reliable experienced Delivery Drivers to join our client based in Marsh Barton, Exeter. This is not parcel delivery. The role involves delivering products across Devon and Cornwall, with some routes into Somerset and Dorset. Manual handling is required.

Shifts run Monday to Saturday, starting at 06:00 and finishing when the route is complete. Saturdays are mornings only.

Essential Requirements (Please Read Carefully)

• A minimum of 12 months recent relevant commercial driving experience
• A full UK driving licence
• No more than 3 penalty points, and only for speeding or mobile‑phone‑related offences
• Ability to pass a DBS check
• Willingness to undergo random drink and drug testing

Applications that do not meet these criteria cannot be considered.

What to Expect

• Paid training provided
• Driving and hazard‑awareness assessment required
• Vehicles fitted with tracking, fuel‑efficiency monitoring and dash cams

Pay Options

The pay rate for Monday to Friday is £14.76 per hour and Saturdays are paid at £19.64 per hour. You will accrue 20 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum.

Alternatively, you can opt for £16.79 per hour Monday to Friday on the PAYE Advanced model. You get paid your holiday pay as you earn it. Saturdays are paid at £22.35 per hour.

This equates to basic earnings in excess of £40000 per annum.

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We can provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work. We treat you as the true professional that you are, and in our latest survey, 97% of our candidates said they were proud to work for us, and 91% scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend working for Driver Hire.

You can also stay up to date by following our social media pages on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Simply search for “Driver Hire Exeter”

We have a wide range of vacancies available for drivers of various vehicle classes.

Additionally, we’re always seeking warehouse staff, forklift drivers, and driver’s mates to join our team. Our clients are in Exeter, Crediton, Tiverton, Cullompton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Exmouth and Dawlish.

We cover all areas of Mid Devon and East Devon. With excellent commuter links from Torbay and Taunton, our job opportunities are accessible to a wide range of candidates. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to learn more about our exciting job vacancies.