HGV Class 2 Driver Operative

Quick summary

Pay: £15.75 to £21.66 per hour

Location: Devon, with work on sites across the South West

Job type: permanent opportunity

Shifts: Mixture of days and nights, with some weekend work required

Licence needed: Full UK Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

Other requirement: Valid CSCS card

Work type: Class 2 driving combined with hands-on outdoor site work

Apply: Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149

More Details

HGV Class 2 Driver Operative required for a specialist line marking and surface treatment role working across Devon and the wider South West.

This is a hands-on role for a Category C Driver who is comfortable doing more than driving. You will drive Class 2 vehicles to the site, then work as part of an operational crew supporting practical outdoor site work.

This role would suit someone with previous Class 2 experience, a valid CSCS card and a flexible approach to days, nights, weekends and occasional nights away.

About the role

This job is not a driving-only position.

You will be working on different sites across the region, helping with line marking and surface treatment projects. The work involves driving, loading, unloading, preparing equipment and carrying out physical duties on site.

Some work will take place during the day. Some projects will involve night shifts, weekend work and staying away from home when required.

For the right person, the position is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity with a minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed.

Duties

Your duties will include:

Driving Class 2 HGV vehicles to and from work sites

Supporting line marking and surface treatment work

Loading, unloading and preparing equipment

Carrying out practical outdoor duties on live sites

Working safely as part of an experienced crew

Following site procedures and health and safety requirements

Working a mixture of day shifts and night shifts

Staying away from home when required for operational projects

Driving other company vehicles where your licence allows

What we are looking for

You will need:

A valid UK Category C Class 2 driving licence

Driver CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph Card

A valid CSCS card

Previous Class 2 driving experience

Good physical fitness

A flexible approach to working hours and locations

Confidence working outdoors in different weather conditions

A reliable and safety-focused attitude

The ability to pass random drug and alcohol testing

Previous experience in highways, construction, line marking, road maintenance or surface treatment would be useful.

The most important things are reliability, flexibility and being comfortable with hands-on site work as well as driving.

Pay and hours

Basic pay: £15.75 per hour

Night shifts paid at time and a quarter

Weekend work paid at time and a half

10% uplift on all hours worked while staying away from home

Away from home allowance paid

Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed

Overtime opportunities available

Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate

This role involves travel across the South West, so candidates must be comfortable working at different sites and staying away from home occasionally.

Why apply through Driver Hire/dh Recruitment?

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) works with drivers, logistics staff and operational workers across South Devon, North Devon and the wider region.

We will talk you through the role clearly before putting you forward, so you understand the work, the pay, the hours and what is expected before making a decision.

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.

How to apply

Apply through Indeed or call Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) on 01364 644149.

When calling, please mention the job title so we know which role you are interested in.

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