HGV Class 2 Driver – Early Starts – Heathfield

Driver Hire Borders; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment business as a Class 2 Driver in South Devon. This full-time role, with no night shifts and regular hours, involves delivering and collecting cooking oil. Enjoy a starting pay of £15.00 per hour, with the opportunity for a temp-to-perm route in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid weekly via PAYE

Regular hours - Monday to Friday

Temp-to-perm route

No nights or multi-drop deliveries

Qualifications

• Must possess HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• CPC qualification and a valid Digi card required.
• A bit of physical strength is necessary for handling barrels.

Responsibilities

• Delivering barrels of cooking oil and collecting used oil from kitchens.
• Working Monday to Friday, approximately 45-48 hours per week.
• Completing local routes around South Devon.

Skills

Physical strength

Good attitude

Motivation

Education

HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence

CPC qualification

Valid Digi card

Job description

Location: Heathfield Industrial Estate, South Devon
Salary: £15.00 per hour | Weekly Pay | Temp to Perm

Are you looking for full-time hours and a long-term role that does not involve working nights or dealing with multi-drop chaos?

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) is recruiting two Class 2 Drivers to join a well-established client based in Heathfield. You'll be delivering barrels of cooking oil and collecting used oil from kitchens, pubs, and restaurants across South Devon.

This is a physical job, but if you're used to a bit of graft and enjoy getting out early, you'll be home in time for tea.

The job in a nutshell:

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  Start Time: Usually 5am (sometimes earlier)

  
  


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  Hours: Monday to Friday, approx. 45-48 hrs per week

  
  


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  Type of Vehicle: Class 2 (occasional use of 7.5T)

  
  


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  Job Type: Temp to Perm (through us first, then permanent)

  
  


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  Workload: Local routes around South Devon (Torquay, Paignton, Plymouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot)

  
  

You'll need:

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  HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence

  
  


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  CPC qualification

  
  


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  Valid Digi card

  
  


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  A bit of physical strength - the barrels aren't feather-light

  
  


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  A good attitude and some early morning motivation

  
  

What's in it for you:

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  £15.00 per hour (paid weekly via PAYE)

  
  


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  Regular hours - Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Temp-to-perm route with a growing, supportive team

  
  


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  No evenings, no nights, no multi-drop madness

  
  

How to apply:

Call our friendly team at Driver Hire (Torbay) on 01364 644149 if you're ready to start. We'll talk you through the job and get you in front of the client quickly. Or 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.