HGV 1 Driver

  • Job Reference: 075/02350
  • Date Posted: 3 August 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Edinburgh City
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £15.50 to £23.15 Per Hour

Job Description

Class 1 (C+E) Drivers - Immediate Starts Available!


Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
Excellent PAYE Rates + Overtime Available
Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Nights
Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts


Driver Hire Edinburgh City is recruiting experienced Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support a variety of well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.


Whether you're looking for full-time ongoing work, a few extra shifts each week, or flexible driving opportunities to fit around your current commitments, we have a range of assignments available with competitive rates of pay and immediate starts.



The Role



  • Trunking and palletised distribution work

  • Delivering and collecting goods between depots, distribution centres and customer locations

  • Completing daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects

  • Accurately completing delivery paperwork and records

  • Following all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures

  • Minimal manual handling on the majority of assignments


Shift Patterns



  • Day shifts

  • Back shifts

  • Night shifts

  • Weekday and weekend work available

  • Flexible scheduling to suit your availability

  • Typical shift lengths of 8-12 hours


Pay Rates


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


Benefits



  • Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift

  • Weekly pay

  • Overtime opportunities available

  • Holiday pay included within PAYE Advanced rates

  • Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle

  • Regular ongoing assignments with a variety of clients


Requirements



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

  • Driver CPC qualification

  • Digital Tachograph card

  • Maximum of 9 penalty points

  • No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements

  • Previous Class 1 driving experience preferred

  • Reliable, professional and safety-conscious attitude


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



Why Join Driver Hire Edinburgh City?



  • Flexible shifts tailored around your availability

  • Competitive rates of pay with overtime opportunities

  • Weekly pay you can rely on

  • Ongoing work with a variety of reputable local employers

  • Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team

  • Fast registration process with immediate starts available


This role is ideal for drivers based in Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian and the surrounding areas.



Apply Today


If you're an experienced Class 1 (C+E) Driver looking for flexible or ongoing work, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today or contact the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team to discuss current vacancies and upcoming opportunities.


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