HGV 1 Driver

Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
£15.50 per hour PAYE | £17.37 per hour PAYE Advanced
Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Nights
Weekly Pay | Ad-Hoc & Ongoing Opportunities

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


• Depot-to-depot work


• 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


• Completing delivery paperwork accurately


• 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.

Shift Patterns

• Ad-hoc shifts available


• 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

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

• Flexible ad-hoc work


• 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

Requirements

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


• Valid Driver CPC qualification


• 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


• Good communication skills


• 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.

Apply Today

Looking for flexible HGV Class 1 work?

Whether you're looking for a few extra shifts or want to keep your diary open for regular opportunities, Driver Hire Edinburgh City can help.

Get in touch with our team today to register and find out what Class 1 opportunities are currently available.