Multi-Drop Van Driver – Food Supplies – No Parcels – Newton Abbot

Driver Hire Borders; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business is seeking a full-time 3.5T van driver for a local food wholesaler near Newton Abbot. This role involves delivering to various food outlets, requires a full UK driving license, and emphasizes physical fitness with fewer drops compared to typical parcel delivery jobs. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE Advanced

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Optional discounted CPC training

Support from local team

Qualifications

• No more than 6 penalty points, no DR, DD or IN convictions.
• Your own way to get to work in Newton Abbot.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 3.5T van for local food deliveries.
• Handle crates, boxes, and trays during deliveries.
• Communicate with the transport team during the route.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable timekeeping

Education

Full UK Cat B driving licence

Job description

Pay: £26,666 per year | Weekly Pay | Temp to Perm Opportunities

Are you seeking a full-time van driving position that offers early starts and doesn't require handling parcels?

We're recruiting 3.5T (Cat B) van drivers for a local food wholesaler based near Newton Abbot. You'll be delivering fresh and ambient goods to pubs, cafes, takeaways, and restaurants across South Devon.

This role involves multiple deliveries, but it is quite different from parcel delivery work. You'll have fewer drops, regular customers, and full support from the transport office. It's a hands-on job with lifting involved - perfect if you prefer a steady route and a bit of physical work.

What the job involves:

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  Operating a 3.5T van for local food deliveries

  
  


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  Start time: 05:00 - finish when your drops are done

  
  


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  Manual handling - you'll be moving crates, boxes and trays

  
  


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  Keeping in touch with the transport team throughout your route

  
  


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  Looking after the vehicle and completing basic paperwork

  
  

What you'll need:

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  A full UK Cat B driving licence

  
  


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  No more than 6 points (no DR, DD or IN convictions)

  
  


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  Physically fit and OK with lifting/loading

  
  


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  A good attitude and reliable timekeeping

  
  


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  Your own way to get to work in Newton Abbot

  
  

What you'll get:

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  £26,666 per year

  
  


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  Weekly pay through Driver Hire (PAYE Advanced)

  
  


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  Monday to Friday work with occasional weekend cover

  
  


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  Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right drivers

  
  


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  Optional discounted CPC training if you want to move up to 7.5T

  
  


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  Support from our friendly, local team in Torbay

  
  

How to apply:

CallDriver Hire (Torbay)on01364 644149for a quick chat, 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.