Van Driver

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple)

Job details

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

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

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.

Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is recruiting on behalf of a range of local employers across South Devon.

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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