Van Driver

  • Job Reference: 075/02356
  • Date Posted: 17 August 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire Edinburgh City
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Salary: £13.00 to £19.42 Per Hour
  • Job Type: Temporary

Job Description

Van Driver - Ad-Hoc Work

East Lothian & Surrounding Areas
£13.00 per hour PAYE | £14.57 per hour PAYE Advanced
Ad-Hoc / Flexible Shifts
Multi-Drop & General Delivery Work


Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting reliable and professional Van Drivers for a variety of ad-hoc driving opportunities across East Lothian and the surrounding areas.


This is a great opportunity for experienced van drivers looking for flexible work, whether you're looking to pick up extra shifts, work around other commitments or simply want the freedom of ad-hoc driving.



The Role


As a Van Driver, your duties may include:




  • Driving a 3.5T van safely and responsibly

  • Completing local and regional deliveries and collections

  • Carrying out multi-drop deliveries where required

  • Loading and unloading goods

  • Ensuring goods are handled safely and securely

  • Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects

  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately

  • Providing professional and friendly customer service

  • Ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time


The type of work will vary depending on the client, meaning no two shifts are necessarily the same!



Working Hours



  • Ad-hoc shifts available

  • Typical start times from 6:00am-7:00am, depending on the assignment

  • Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift

  • Shifts available depending on client requirements and your availability

  • Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available


Pay Rates


PAYE




  • £13.00 per hour

  • £17.32 per hour after 8 hours


PAYE Advanced




  • £14.57 per hour

  • £19.42 per hour after 8 hours


What We're Looking For



  • Full UK driving licence

  • Previous van driving experience preferred

  • Maximum of 9 penalty points

  • No DD, DR, CD, DG or IN endorsements

  • Comfortable with manual handling

  • Reliable, punctual and professional

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Flexible and available to work ad-hoc shifts

  • Positive attitude and willingness to work


Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?



  • Flexible ad-hoc work

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Minimum 8 hours' pay guaranteed per shift

  • Weekly pay

  • Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected

  • Opportunities to work with a variety of established clients

  • Ongoing support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team


Ideal for drivers based in East Lothian, Haddington, Tranent, Prestonpans, Musselburgh, Dunbar and the surrounding areas.



Apply Today


Looking for flexible van driving work in East Lothian?


If you're a reliable Van Driver looking to pick up ad-hoc shifts, we'd love to hear from you!


Get in touch with Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to register your interest.


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