HGV Class 2 Driver

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple); Highweek; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is seeking a reliable Category C Class 2 HGV driver for our Newton Abbot depot. You will deliver to local and regional customers, perform daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate records while upholding safety standards.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 5am start, weekend rota, and a salary of £37,340.16 per year, paid weekly on Fridays.

Qualifications

• UK Category C Class 2 HGV licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification required.
• Digital Tachograph Card required.
• Previous Class 2 driving experience.
• Knowledge of drivers hours and road transport rules preferred.
• Able to start at 5am and work with weekend rota.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle safely and professionally.
• Deliver customer orders across local and regional areas.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph rules.
• Complete delivery paperwork and vehicle documentation.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Provide high-quality customer service during deliveries.
• Start work from 5am and maintain a regular pattern.

Skills

HGV C Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Class 2 experience

Hours rules knowledge

Independent worker

Reliability

Weekend availability

Early start 5am

Job description

Quick Summary

Pay: £37,340.16 per year, paid weekly every Friday

Job details

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Newton Abbot
• Posted on 4 June 2026
• 37340.16 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 948/01566
• Salary: £37,340.16 per year

Job Conditions

• Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
• Hours: Full time
• Start time: 5am
• Shift length: 8 to 10 hours per day
• Job type: Permanent
• Licence needed: Full UK Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Experience needed: Previous Class 2 driving experience
• Work pattern: Regular permanent role with Tuesday and Wednesday off

About The Role

You will be working from a Newton Abbot depot, carrying out customer deliveries across the local and regional area.

The role involves driving a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle, completing deliveries safely and professionally, keeping accurate records and representing the transport operation well when dealing with customers.

This role offers weekly pay, a regular working pattern and a salary of £37,340.16 per year. It will suit a reliable Class 2 Driver who is comfortable with 5am starts, weekend work and working independently after induction.

This role is a permanent position, so it would suit a driver looking for a regular pattern rather than short-notice agency shifts.

Duties

• Driving a Category C Class 2 HGV vehicle safely and professionally
• Carrying out customer deliveries across the local and regional area
• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects
• Following drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph rules
• Completing delivery paperwork and vehicle documentation
• Following health and safety procedures
• Providing a good level of customer service during deliveries
• Starting work from 5am

What We Are Looking For

• A full UK Category C Class 2 HGV driving licence
• A valid Driver CPC qualification
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 2 driving experience
• A good understanding of drivers’ hours and road transport rules
• Confidence working independently after induction
• Reliability and a professional approach to customer deliveries
• The ability to work Thursday to Monday, including weekend shifts
• The ability to start from 5am

Desirable But Not Essential

• Knowledge of South Devon delivery routes
• Previous experience in distribution or logistics
• Awareness of manual handling procedures

Pay and hours

• £37,340.16 per year
• Paid weekly every Friday
• Permanent, full-time position
• 5am start time
• 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Regular Tuesday and Wednesday days off
• Weekend work is part of the regular rota