Class 2 Driver – Food Company

  • Job ref: 075/02325
  • Type: Contract
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 28 May 2026

Job details

  • Contract
  • Edinburgh
  • 14.50-21.66 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02325
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66 per hour

🚛 Class 2 (Category C) Drivers – 3 Month Contract Opportunity

📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
💷 Competitive PAYE Rates
🍽️ Food Distribution Role
📅 Immediate Starts Available

Driver Hire Edinburgh City is currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a 3-month contract with a reputable food distribution company operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for stable full-time work, consistent hours, and valuable experience within a busy logistics environment.

🎉 Newly qualified (new pass) drivers are strongly encouraged to apply


🕒 Working Pattern

  • 3-month ongoing contract
  • Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts available
  • Typical start times: 7:00am or 11:00am
  • Full-time hours with overtime opportunities during peak periods

💰 Pay Rates

Monday to Friday

  • £14.50 per hour (PAYE)
  • £16.25 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

Overtime – After 8 Hours

  • £19.32 per hour (PAYE)
  • £21.66 per hour (PAYE Advanced)

✅ Benefits

  • Minimum 8 hours pay guaranteed per shift
  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday pay accrued (unless PAYE Advanced is selected)
  • Steady full-time hours throughout the contract period

🚚 The Role

  • Delivering food products across local and regional routes
  • Completing multi-drop deliveries in a Class 2 vehicle
  • Working alongside a driver’s mate to assist with loading and unloading
  • Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and on time
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing paperwork accurately
  • Providing a professional and customer-focused service

✅ Requirements

  • Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
  • Maximum 9 penalty points
    (No DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements)
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious attitude

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

✔ Stable full-time work for the duration of the contract
✔ Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
✔ Weekly pay you can rely on
✔ Supportive and friendly local team
✔ Excellent opportunity for new pass drivers to gain experience
✔ Potential for contract extension or further opportunities

📍 Suitable for drivers based in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.


📞 Apply Today – Secure Your Start Date

Click Apply Now to register your interest and start your 3-month Class 2 contract with Driver Hire Edinburgh City.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

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Driver Hire Edinburgh City

Our Edinburgh City office is in the west of the city, near the Gyle Shopping Centre. With easy access from the M8 and A71, and the City Bypass from Calder or Hermiston Gait, it is also on main bus, train and tram routes. Just head for the South Gyle Industrial Estate. The city's thriving healthcare, renewable energy, recycling, and food and drink industries rely heavily on the transportation of goods to sustain their operations. We’re part of a nationwide network of over 100 branches, offering recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics sector for over 40 years.

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