HGV Class 2 Driver – Early Starts – Heathfield

  • Job Reference: 948/01489
  • Date Posted: 5 July 2025
  • Employer: Driver Hire Torbay
  • Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Salary: £15.00 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Permanent

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:





  • Start Time: Usually 5am (sometimes earlier)




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




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




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




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




You'll need:





  • HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence




  • CPC qualification




  • Valid Digi card




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




  • A good attitude and some early morning motivation




What's in it for you:





  • £15.00 per hour (paid weekly via PAYE)




  • Regular hours - Monday to Friday




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




  • 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.