Job details
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Torbay
- Posted on 29 September 2026
- 35067.87 USD / Year
- Job Ref: 948/01600
- Salary: £35,067.87 per year
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Quick Summary
Pay: £35,067.87
Location: Paighton
Job type: Temp to Perm position
Shifts: Monday to Friday, approx. 2 nights away and shorter day on Friday. 6am start until jobs done on driving days, when required you’ll help in the yard with loading, on those days it will be 7am – 4:30pm
Working away will also be required
Licence needed: Full UK Category C Class 2 licence, Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph 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
This is a hands-on role for a Category C Driver who is comfortable doing more than driving. You will drive Class 2 vehicles when required but also have non-driving days where you’ll support the yard team with loading. Must be happy with heavy lifting.
This role would suit someone with previous Class 2 experience and a flexible approach to days and nights away.
About The Role
This job is not a driving-only position.
For the right person, the position is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Duties
Your Duties Will Include
- Driving Class 2 HGV vehicles
- Supporting with loading in yard
- Loading, unloading and preparing equipment
- Following site procedures and health and safety requirements
- Staying away from home when required
What We Are Looking For
You will need:
- A valid UK Category C Class 2 driving licence
- Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph 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 most important things are reliability, flexibility and being comfortable with hands-on site work as well as driving.
Pay and hours
- £35,067.87
- Nights out paid at £29.26
- 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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