Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple)
Van Driver (Category B) Drivers
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Part Time
Temporary
Newton Abbot
Posted on 4 June 2026
14.57-17.79 USD / Year
Job Ref: 948/01567
Salary: £14.57 - £17.79 per hour
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Van Drivers (Category B) required for ongoing temporary work across South Devon. Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting experienced van drivers to support various clients operating in sectors including construction, food distribution, removals, manufacturing, and general logistics.
Please note: This is not parcel delivery work.
This is an ad hoc driving role offering flexible work patterns, a variety of assignments, and the opportunity to secure temporary-to-permanent employment with some clients.
Drivers will complete deliveries using a range of commercial vehicles and must be comfortable working in different environments and adapting to varying customer requirements.
Location
Various locations across South Devon, including Torquay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, South Brent, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and surrounding areas.
Salary
PAYE ADV £14.57 to £17.79 per hour
Other PAYE models are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete multi-drop deliveries to commercial and residential customers
- Load, transport and deliver goods safely and professionally
- Carry out vehicle checks before and after each shift
- Operate a variety of vehicles, including Luton vans, long wheelbase vans, flatbed vans and refrigerated vans
- Deliver products such as building materials, timber, windows, doors, food products, hygiene supplies, furniture and general goods
- Maintain accurate delivery paperwork where required
- Provide excellent customer service during collections and deliveries
- Follow all road transport legislation and company procedures
- Be available for both planned assignments and short-notice cover when required
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Qualifications
Essential
- Full UK Category B driving licence
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Previous multi-drop delivery experience
- Own transport to travel to and from client locations
- Flexible and reliable approach to work
- Ability to accept occasional short-notice assignments
- Good knowledge of safe loading and delivery practices
Desirable
- Experience driving multiple van types
- Knowledge of South Devon road network
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rates
- Flexible working to fit around your availability
- Mixture of planned work and emergency cover assignments
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple industries
- Potential temporary-to-permanent opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local recruitment team
- Variety of work across different driving environments
How To Apply
If you are an experienced van driver looking for flexible work, regular opportunities and competitive pay, apply today.
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Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting on behalf of a range of local employers across South Devon.
About Us
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is a specialist recruitment agency covering transport, logistics, and driving roles across the South Devon and North Devon area. We work with a range of local and regional employers to connect experienced drivers and logistics professionals with the right opportunities. Whether you are looking for temporary, contract, or permanent work, we are here to help you find your next role.
Why work with Driver Hire?
Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter with over 100 offices nationwide and more than 40 years of industry experience. We treat our drivers as professionals and work hard to match people with assignments that suit their skills and lifestyle.
In Driver Hire Nationwide’s latest candidate survey, 97% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire, 96% rated the level of respect and service they received as Excellent or Good, and 91% said they would recommend working with Driver Hire. These results were based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.
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