HGV 1 Driver

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a variety of ad-hoc assignments with well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking to pick up extra shifts, work around existing commitments or keep your options flexible, we have a range of Class 1 opportunities available.

The Role

Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:

• Trunking and general haulage
• Palletised deliveries and collections
• Deliveries to commercial and customer locations
• Multi-drop deliveries where required
• Loading and unloading where required
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Ensuring loads are secure and transported safely
• Following all relevant road transport legislation and health & safety procedures
• Providing a professional and reliable service to customers

With a variety of clients and assignments available, the work can vary from shift to shift.

• Day shifts
• Back shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekday and weekend work
• Typical shift lengths of 8-12 hours
• Minimum 8 hours' pay guaranteed per shift
• Shifts available depending on client requirements and your availability

PAYE

• £15.50 per hour
• £20.66 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £17.37 per hour
• £23.15 per hour after 8 hours
• Minimum 8 hours' pay guaranteed per shift
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
Variety of assignments and clients
• Opportunities to pick up regular ongoing work
• Friendly and supportive recruitment team
• Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 9 penalty points
• No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious
• Flexible and willing to work different assignments

Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out during induction and on a random basis throughout employment.

Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Work with a variety of reputable local businesses
• Opportunities for regular and ongoing assignments
• Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team
• Fast registration process

Opportunities are available across Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian and the surrounding areas.