HGV Class 2 Driver in Newton Abbot

Quick summaryPay: £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 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 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 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 • 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 – £21.66 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.