HGV 2 Driver
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.70 to £32.95 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Driver Hire Edinburgh City |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Class 2 (Cat C) Driver – Ongoing Work with Temp-to-Perm Potential | Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Start Times (Alternating Rota) – Edinburgh West
Start date: Early February 2026 | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Week 1: 11:00am starts, Monday to Friday
Week 2: 8:00am Sunday start, followed by 11:00am starts Monday to Thursday/Friday
Start Times (Alternating Rota) – Edinburgh East
Start date: Late February 2026 | Ongoing until late June 2026
Week 1: 8:00am starts, Monday to Friday
Week 2: 8:00am starts, Monday to Saturday
➕ Additional Shift Opportunities (Both Locations)
Additional shifts are available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, including holiday cover. Start times for these shifts will be 7:00am or 11:00am, depending on operational requirements.
Pay Rates
• Monday–Friday: £14.70 PAYE / £16.47 PAYE Advanced
• Overtime (after 8 hours): £22.05 PAYE / £24.71 PAYE Advanced
• Saturday: £22.05 PAYE / £24.71 PAYE Advanced
• Sunday: £29.40 PAYE / £32.95 PAYE Advanced
✅ Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
✅ Weekly pay plus holiday accrual (unless PAYE Advanced is chosen)
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a Class 2 (Cat C) Driver to join one of our long-established clients based in Edinburgh West and Edinburgh East.
This role offers ongoing work with a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity, making it ideal for drivers seeking consistent hours, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment.
Roles available from early February – apply now to secure your position!
Key Responsibilities
• Operating a Class 2 vehicle to complete multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
• Working alongside a driver’s mate to assist with loading, unloading, and heavier deliveries
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
• Completing daily vehicle checks and all required paperwork accurately
• Providing excellent customer service at every delivery point
✅ Requirements
• Full UK Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Maximum of 9 penalty points (no DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements)
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Minimum of 12 months’ Class 2 driving experience
Why Work with Driver Hire?
• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced overtime and weekend pay
• Reliable weekly pay
• Supportive local team that genuinely values its drivers
• Strong opportunity for a permanent role based on performance
• Immediate starts available once references are cleared
• 95% of drivers say they’re proud to work for Driver Hire
This role is easily accessible from Edinburgh West, Edinburgh East, Leith, Dalkeith, East Lothian, and surrounding areas.
Interested?
Call Driver Hire Edinburgh City on 0131 624 7711 or click Apply Now to begin your application.
Location: Edinburgh
Start Times (Alternating Rota) – Edinburgh West
Start date: Early February 2026 | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Week 1: 11:00am starts, Monday to Friday
Week 2: 8:00am Sunday start, followed by 11:00am starts Monday to Thursday/Friday
Start Times (Alternating Rota) – Edinburgh East
Start date: Late February 2026 | Ongoing until late June 2026
Week 1: 8:00am starts, Monday to Friday
Week 2: 8:00am starts, Monday to Saturday
➕ Additional Shift Opportunities (Both Locations)
Additional shifts are available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, including holiday cover. Start times for these shifts will be 7:00am or 11:00am, depending on operational requirements.
Pay Rates
• Monday–Friday: £14.70 PAYE / £16.47 PAYE Advanced
• Overtime (after 8 hours): £22.05 PAYE / £24.71 PAYE Advanced
• Saturday: £22.05 PAYE / £24.71 PAYE Advanced
• Sunday: £29.40 PAYE / £32.95 PAYE Advanced
✅ Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
✅ Weekly pay plus holiday accrual (unless PAYE Advanced is chosen)
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a Class 2 (Cat C) Driver to join one of our long-established clients based in Edinburgh West and Edinburgh East.
This role offers ongoing work with a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity, making it ideal for drivers seeking consistent hours, competitive pay, and a supportive working environment.
Roles available from early February – apply now to secure your position!
Key Responsibilities
• Operating a Class 2 vehicle to complete multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
• Working alongside a driver’s mate to assist with loading, unloading, and heavier deliveries
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
• Completing daily vehicle checks and all required paperwork accurately
• Providing excellent customer service at every delivery point
✅ Requirements
• Full UK Class 2 (Cat C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• Maximum of 9 penalty points (no DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements)
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Minimum of 12 months’ Class 2 driving experience
Why Work with Driver Hire?
• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced overtime and weekend pay
• Reliable weekly pay
• Supportive local team that genuinely values its drivers
• Strong opportunity for a permanent role based on performance
• Immediate starts available once references are cleared
• 95% of drivers say they’re proud to work for Driver Hire
This role is easily accessible from Edinburgh West, Edinburgh East, Leith, Dalkeith, East Lothian, and surrounding areas.
Interested?
Call Driver Hire Edinburgh City on 0131 624 7711 or click Apply Now to begin your application.