HGV 2 Driver

Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
£14.50 per hour PAYE | £16.25 per hour PAYE Advanced
Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Weekend Work Available
Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to support a variety of well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking to pick up extra shifts, work around existing commitments or secure regular ad-hoc work, we have a range of opportunities available to suit your availability.

The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you may be required to carry out a variety of assignments, including:

• Multi-drop deliveries and collections


• General haulage and palletised distribution


• Deliveries to commercial, industrial and customer sites


• Loading and unloading goods where required


• Working independently or alongside a Driver's Mate


• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects


• Completing delivery paperwork accurately


• Following all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures


• Providing a professional and reliable service to customers

With a range of clients and assignments available, no two shifts are necessarily the same.

Shift Patterns

• Ad-hoc shifts available


• Typical start times from 6:00am-11:00am, depending on the assignment


• Monday to Friday work available, with occasional weekend shifts


• Typical shift lengths of 8-12 hours


• Minimum 8 hours' pay guaranteed per shift


• Additional shifts available during busy periods and holiday cover

Pay Rates

Monday to Friday

PAYE

• £14.50 per hour


• £19.32 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £16.25 per hour


• £21.66 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


• Opportunities for regular ongoing assignments


• Work with a variety of reputable local employers


• Ongoing support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

Requirements

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence


• Valid Driver CPC qualification


• Valid Digital Tachograph Card


• Maximum of 9 penalty points


• No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements


• Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred


• Comfortable with manual handling duties


• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious attitude


• Good communication skills


• Flexible and available to work different assignments

Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability


• Competitive rates of pay with overtime opportunities


• Weekly pay you can rely on


• Opportunities with a variety of reputable local businesses


• Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team


• Fast registration process with immediate starts available

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

Apply Today

Looking for flexible HGV Class 2 work?

Whether you're after a few extra shifts each week or regular ad-hoc work, Driver Hire Edinburgh City can help.

Apply today or contact the team to discuss current vacancies and upcoming opportunities.