HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver - Temp to Perm
East Lothian
£15.50 per hour PAYE | £17.37 per hour PAYE Advanced
Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Flour Distribution | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Weekly Pay | Overtime Available
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a well-established flour distribution company based in East Lothian.
This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for a reliable and experienced Class 1 driver looking for stable, full-time work with the potential to secure a permanent position.
The Role
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of flour to customers and sites across the local area and further afield.
Duties will include:
- Driving HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally
- Delivering flour to customers and commercial sites
- Loading and unloading goods as required
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
- Ensuring loads are secure and transported safely
- Completing delivery paperwork and records accurately
- Following all relevant transport legislation and company procedures
- Providing a professional service to customers
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times
The role offers regular, full-time work with consistent hours, making it ideal for drivers looking to move into a long-term position.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Full-time hours
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- Start times will vary depending on the delivery schedule
- Overtime opportunities available
- Temp-to-perm position for the right candidate
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
What We Offer
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Full-time, ongoing work
- Minimum 8 hours' pay guaranteed
- Competitive hourly rates
- Overtime opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established company
- Ongoing support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team
What We're Looking For
- 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, punctual and professional
- Strong focus on safety and compliance
- Comfortable with the physical requirements of the role
- Good communication and customer service skills
Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out during induction and on a random basis throughout employment.
Location
This role is based in East Lothian and is ideally suited to drivers living in or around:
Haddington | Tranent | Prestonpans | Musselburgh | Dunbar | East Lothian | Edinburgh | Midlothian
Apply Today
If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a secure, full-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent, this could be the role for you.
Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more and start the registration process.
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