HGV Class 1 and/or Class 2 Drivers

Quick summaryPay: £17.37 to £18.49 per hour PAYE AdvanceLocation: Newton Abbot, DevonHours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 startJob type: Agency driving work, flexible part-time and ad hoc, with additional hours available during busier periodsLicence needed: UK HGV Class 1 C+E licence or HGV Class 2 Category C licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph CardExperience needed: Minimum one year of HGV driving experienceApply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting experienced HGV Drivers for agency driving work based in Newton Abbot.This role is open to Class 1 Drivers who are happy to drive Class 2 vehicles when required, as well as Class 2 Drivers who hold a Category C licence only.The work involves delivering palletised goods across the South West using curtain-sided vehicles. It would suit reliable drivers looking for flexible weekday work, with the potential for ongoing assignments and additional full-time hours during busier periods.About the roleThis is agency-driving work with regular ad hoc shifts available.You will be working Monday to Friday with an 08:00 start. The role offers weekly pay and a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours paid per shift.Class 1 Drivers may be asked to complete Class 2 work depending on the assignment, so this role is best suited to someone flexible and comfortable with both types of vehicle. Class 2 Drivers are also welcome to apply if they only hold a Category C licence.DutiesYour duties may include:• Driving HGV Class 1 C+E or HGV Class 2 Category C vehicles• Delivering palletised goods across the South West• Using curtain-sider vehicles• Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting defects• Ensuring loads are secured and transported safely• Completing delivery paperwork and transport documentation• Providing a professional service during deliveries and collections• Following transport legislation, company procedures and health and safety requirementsWhat we are looking forYou will need:• A valid UK HGV Class 1 C+E licence or HGV Class 2 Category C licence• Valid Driver CPC• Digital Tachograph Card• Minimum one year of HGV driving experience• A professional, reliable and safety-focused approach• Flexibility around agency driving assignmentsClass 1 applicants must be happy to drive Class 2 vehicles when needed.Experience with palletised goods, curtain-sider vehicles, tail lifts or ADR would be useful, but such experience is not essential unless required for a specific assignment.Pay and hours• £17.37 to £18.49 per hour PAYE Advance• Other PAYE models are available• Weekly pay• Guaranteed minimum of 8 hours paid per shift• Monday to Friday• 08:00 start• Flexible part-time and ad hoc work• Additional full-time hours may be available during busier periods• Ongoing work opportunities available for suitable driversWhy apply through Driver Hire/dh RecruitmentDriver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) supports drivers across South Devon and North Devon with temporary, ad hoc, ongoing and permanent driving opportunities.You will have support from a local team that understands the transport industry and works with a range of local and regional employers.Driver Hire Nationwide’s latest candidate survey showed that 97% of candidates were proud to work for Driver Hire, while 96% rated the level of respect and service they received as Good or Excellent, based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025….