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 recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for a permanent role based in Newton Abbot. The position requires a Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and Tachograph Card, with early start times and a regular Mon-Fri pattern.

You will operate from Newton Abbot depot delivering to local and regional areas, maintain records, and ensure safety and customer service standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Full UK Category C Class 2 HGV driving licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category C Class 2 HGV vehicles safely and professionally.
• Carry out customer deliveries across local and regional areas.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and report defects.
• Adhere to drivers’ hours regulations and tachograph rules.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Delivery driving experience

Reliability

Job description

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

Quick Summary

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

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

Hours: Full time

Start time: 4:30am

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: Monday to Friday

More Details

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting for an experienced HGV Class 2 Driver for a permanent role based in Newton Abbot.

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 04:30am starts.

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 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

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

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
• 8 to 10 hour shifts

Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with local and regional employers across South Devon and North Devon, helping experienced drivers find suitable driving and logistics roles.

We recruit for HGV Class 1 Drivers, HGV Class 2 Drivers, Van Drivers, 7.5 Tonne Drivers, Warehouse Operatives, Forklift Drivers, Driver’s Mates and other transport, logistics and non-driving roles.