Class 1 Driver

  • Job Reference: 075/02322
  • Date Posted: 28 May 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Edinburgh City
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £15.50 to £23.15 Per Hour

Job Description

Class 1 (C+E) Drivers Needed - Immediate Starts & Ongoing Work Available!


Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
Excellent PAYE Rates + Overtime Available
Flexible Shifts to Fit Around Your Lifestyle
Weekly Pay | Regular Work | Immediate Starts


Driver Hire Edinburgh City is currently looking for experienced and professional Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support a range of well-established clients across Edinburgh and nearby areas.


Whether you're looking for ongoing full-time work, extra shifts each week, or flexible ad hoc driving opportunities, we have plenty of work available with competitive pay and consistent hours.








What You'll Be Doing



  • Completing trunking and palletised delivery work

  • Transporting goods between depots, distribution centres, and customer sites

  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting

  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately

  • Following all driving regulations and health & safety procedures

  • Minimal manual handling involved on most assignments







Flexible Shift Patterns


Day shifts
Back shifts
Occasional night shifts
Weekday and weekend work available
Shifts tailored around your availability
Typical shifts between 8-12 hours








Excellent Rates of Pay


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 guaranteed per shift
Weekly pay every week
Overtime opportunities available
Holiday pay included in PAYE Advanced rate








What We're Looking For



  • Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) licence

  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card

  • Maximum 9 penalty points with no major endorsements

  • Minimum 1 year HGV driving experience preferred

  • Professional, reliable, and customer-focused attitude


Drug & alcohol testing may be completed during induction and randomly throughout employment.








Why Drivers Choose Driver Hire Edinburgh City


Flexible work that fits around your schedule
Regular ongoing shifts with trusted local clients
Competitive hourly rates with overtime available
Friendly, supportive, and experienced local team
Fast registration process and immediate starts


Ideal for drivers based in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.








Apply Today - Shifts Available Immediately!


Get in touch with Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to secure your registration and start picking up shifts straight away.


Don't miss out - apply now and get on the road with Driver Hire Edinburgh City.


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