HGV Class 2 Skip Driver - Temp to Perm
East Lothian & Surrounding Areas
£15.00 PAYE | £16.81 PAYE Advanced
Monday to Friday | 6:15am Starts
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Newly Qualified Class 2 Drivers Welcome!
Looking for your first Class 2 opportunity?
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting Class 2 Drivers to join a well-established waste management and recycling company based in East Lothian.
Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply, so this could be a great opportunity if you've recently passed your Class 2 test and are looking to gain your first professional driving experience.
You'll be working Monday to Friday on a temp-to-perm basis, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the client.
The Role
As a Class 2 Skip Driver, you'll be responsible for the safe delivery, exchange and collection of skips for commercial and domestic customers.
Your duties will include:
- Safely operating a Class 2 skip vehicle
- Delivering, exchanging and collecting skips
- Working across East Lothian and the surrounding areas
- Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
- Ensuring skips and loads are handled and transported safely
- Following company procedures and health & safety requirements
- Providing a professional and friendly service to customers
- Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 6:15am starts
- Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed
- Overtime opportunities available
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position after the temporary period
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
Why Apply?
- Newly passed Class 2 drivers welcome
- Minimum 40 hours guaranteed per week
- Monday to Friday working
- Competitive rates of pay
- Overtime opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
- Long-term, ongoing work
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Potential to secure a permanent position
- Support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team
What We're Looking For
- Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid Driver CPC qualification
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card
- Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply
- Previous skip, waste or Class 2 experience is advantageous but not essential
- Good understanding of safe working practices
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable working outdoors and in a hands-on environment
Location
The role is based in East Lothian and would suit drivers living in or around:
East Lothian | Musselburgh | Tranent | Haddington | Prestonpans | Dunbar | Surrounding Areas
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're an experienced Class 2 driver or have recently passed your test and are looking for your first driving role, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more or start the registration process.
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