HGV 2 - Skip Driver

East Lothian & Surrounding Areas
£15.00 per hour PAYE | £16.81 per hour PAYE Advanced
Monday to Friday | 6:15am Starts
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 Skip Driver to join a well-established waste management and recycling company based in East Lothian.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and experienced driver looking for stable, full-time work with consistent hours and the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

The Role

As a Class 2 Skip Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a Class 2 skip vehicle safely and efficiently


• Delivering, exchanging and collecting skips from commercial and domestic customers


• Working across East Lothian and the surrounding areas


• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects


• Ensuring skips and loads are handled and transported safely


• Completing all work in line with company procedures and health & safety requirements


• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers


• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism at all times

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday


• 6:15am start


• Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed


• Overtime opportunities available


• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate

Pay Rates

PAYE

• £15.00 per hour


• £19.99 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £16.81 per hour


• £22.40 per hour after 8 hours

What We Offer

• Minimum 40 hours guaranteed per week


• Competitive rates of pay


• Overtime opportunities


• Weekly pay


• Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected


• Monday to Friday working


• Long-term, ongoing assignment


• Opportunity to secure a permanent position


• Support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

Requirements

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence


• Valid Driver CPC qualification


• Valid Digital Tachograph Card


• Previous skip, waste or Class 2 driving experience is advantageous


• Good understanding of safe working practices


• Reliable, punctual and professional


• Good customer service and communication skills


• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment

Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

• Monday to Friday working - weekends free


• Competitive pay with overtime available


• Weekly pay


• Consistent, full-time hours


• Long-term opportunity with permanent prospects


• Work with a reputable local employer


• Friendly and supportive recruitment team


• Fast registration process


• Immediate starts available

This role is ideal for drivers based in East Lothian, Musselburgh, Tranent, Haddington, Prestonpans, Dunbar and the surrounding areas.

Apply Today

Are you an experienced HGV Class 2 Skip Driver looking for a stable, full-time role with long-term prospects?

We'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more or begin the registration process.