HGV Drivers - Newly Qualified

We are looking for drivers with Class 1, Class 2, and 7.5 Tonne licenses in the South Devon area.

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) is looking for HGV drivers across Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C and 7.5 Tonne C1 for ongoing work across South Devon. We offer local routes, weekly pay and a guaranteed minimum of eight paid hours per shift.

This is a good fit for experienced drivers and newly qualified drivers who want steady work with a local team that knows its drivers well.

• £16.81 to £21.01 per hour PAYE Advanced
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Minimum 8 paid hours per shift
• Flexible shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
• Regular work across South Devon with respected local companies

Your duties will depend on your licence category and the client you work with. Typical work includes:

• Driving Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C or 7.5 Tonne C1 vehicles
• Local and regional deliveries across Devon and Cornwall
• Pallet work, trade deliveries, general haulage or store deliveries
• Completing daily vehicle checks
• Accurate paperwork, PODs and tachograph entries
• Helping with safe loading and unloading where required
• Following all driver hours rules and site procedures

Most routes involve early starts and predictable finish times.

• Class 1 C+E, Class 2 Cat C or 7.5 Tonne C1 licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Digital Tachograph card
• Maximum of 6 penalty points
• Comfortable with early starts and some manual handling
• Your own transport to reach client depots

• Competitive pay
• Weekly pay and guaranteed minimum hours
• Local work without nights out
• Temp-to-perm opportunities with well-known employers
• Discounted Driver CPC training if needed
• Pension contributions for PAYE drivers
• A local office that supports you, communicates clearly and keeps you working

No CV needed.

Call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay) on or apply online, and we will contact you to arrange registration.

Driver Hire and dh Recruitment (Torbay) provides both transport and non-transport recruitment services to companies in South Devon. With a network of more than 100 offices throughout the UK and more than 40 years of experience, we combine national strength with local expertise to provide dependable staffing solutions.

With close ties to Exeter and Plymouth, we use Driver Hire to hire qualified drivers and logisticians in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, and the surrounding areas. We provide 7.5-ton van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, warehouse employees, driver’s companions, and HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. We provide full-time hours, permanent opportunities, and temporary work.

We also support a broader range of positions outside the transport industry through dh Recruitment (Torbay). Administration, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, cleaning, retail support, and general labour are all included in this. We match individuals with the right skills to the right environment, whether a company needs temporary coverage, seasonal employees, or a permanent hire.

The comments we get make us proud. 996 people responded to our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, and 97% of them stated they were proud to work for Driver Hire. Based on 386 responses in December 2024, 98% of our customers gave our service a 'Good' or 'Excellent' rating.

These outcomes demonstrate our dedication to providing a recruitment service that is direct, courteous, and people-focused.