Night Shift Class 2 HGV Driver, Quarry Work, Newton Abbot

Driver Hire Torbay; Highweek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full training provided

40+ years recruitment experience

Nationally recognised agency

Job summary

Driver Hire Torbay, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, is seeking a qualified Category C HGV Driver for a night shift, site-based role with full training provided. Prior quarry or industrial experience helpful but not essential.

The role operates 6pm–6am on a two-week rotating cycle (42 hours per fortnight) with weekly pay and a supportive recruitment team behind you.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Category C (Class 2) licence.
• Current CPC qualification card.
• Valid Digital Tachograph card.
• Ability to work night shifts on rotating pattern, including weekends.
• Dependable and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Operating a Category C (Class 2) HGV safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Following site rules, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining a safety-first approach.
• Working reliably as part of a 24-hour operation team.
• Adapting to a night shift schedule including weekend work.

Skills

HGV Cat C license

CPC card

Digital Tachograph

Night shifts

Safety conscious

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Category C HGV Driver to join a well-established operation based in Newton Abbot on a night shift basis.

Full training will be provided, meaning prior experience in a quarry or industrial setting is useful but not a requirement for the right candidate.

Location

Newton Abbot, Devon. This is a site-based role.

Salary

£18.77 per hour PAYE Advance (other PAYE models are available), paid weekly every Friday.

The shift pattern operates on a two-week rotating cycle, averaging 42 hours across the fortnight.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday

All shifts run from 6pm to 6am.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Category C (Class 2) HGV safely and in accordance with all relevant regulations
• Following all site rules, operational procedures and health and safety requirements
• Conducting vehicle checks and maintaining a diligent, safety-first approach throughout every shift
• Working reliably as part of a wider team within a busy 24-hour operation
• Adapting confidently to a night shift schedule, including weekend working

Qualifications

Essential

• A valid HGV Category C (Class 2) driving licence
• A current Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification card
• A valid Digital Tachograph card
• The ability to work night shifts on a rotating pattern, including weekends
• A dependable and safety-conscious approach to work

Desirable

• Previous experience driving within a quarry, aggregate, construction or similar heavy industry environment
• Familiarity with 24-hour operational settings
• Experience of working within structured shift patterns

Benefits

• Consistent and predictable two-week rotating shift pattern
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Full training provided, so you can hit the ground running regardless of your industry background
• Support from a recruitment team with over 40 years of experience placing drivers across the UK
• Access to a nationally recognised agency known for looking after its workforce

About Us

Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) is your local recruitment partner for transport and non-transport roles across South Devon. We operate as part of a nationwide network of more than 100 offices and bring over 40 years of specialist recruitment experience to every placement we make. That national reach, combined with genuine local knowledge, means we understand the businesses we work with and the candidates we represent.

From our base, serving Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Totnes, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, South Brent, and the wider South Devon area, we place drivers and logistics professionals into roles that suit their skills and lifestyle. This includes 7.5 -tonne van drivers, multi-drop delivery drivers, forklift operators, warehouse operatives, driver companions and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We offer temporary, permanent and full-time opportunities that suit a range of circumstances.

Through our dh Recruitment (Torbay) division, we also support businesses recruiting outside of transportation, covering roles in administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour.

We are proud of the feedback we receive. In our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, 97% of 996 respondents said they were proud to work for Driver Hire. In the same month, 98% of our clients rated our service as either 'Good' or 'Excellent', based on 386 customer responses.

We are straightforward, respectful and genuinely focused on people. That is what sets us apart.