HGV 2 Driver – Waste Company

  • Job ref: 075/02326
  • Type: Permanent
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 28 May 2026

Job details

  • Permanent
  • Edinburgh
  • 14.50-21.66 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02326
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66 per hour

🚛 Class 2 (Category C) Drivers – Temp to Perm Opportunity

📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
💷 Competitive PAYE Rates
♻️ Waste & Recycling Services Role
📅 Immediate Starts Available

Driver Hire Edinburgh City is currently recruiting Class 2 (Category C) Drivers for a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with a well-established waste and recycling company operating across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for drivers seeking long-term stability, regular work, and the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

🎉 Newly qualified (new pass) drivers are welcome to apply


🕒 Working Pattern

  • Temp-to-perm position with long-term prospects
  • Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts available
  • Early morning starts (typically 6:00am–7:00am)
  • Full-time hours with overtime opportunities during busy 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)
  • Long-term, stable employment potential

♻️ The Role

  • Operating a Class 2 vehicle on waste and recycling collection routes
  • Working as part of a team alongside loaders
  • Completing scheduled routes across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
  • Ensuring safe, efficient collection of waste and recycling materials
  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and completing paperwork
  • Following strict health & safety procedures at all times
  • Providing a reliable and professional 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 an active outdoor role
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious attitude

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

✔ Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
✔ Long-term stable employment prospects
✔ Competitive pay with overtime available
✔ Weekly pay you can rely on
✔ Friendly and supportive local team
✔ Great opportunity for both new and experienced drivers

📍 Suitable for drivers based in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.


📞 Apply Today – Secure Your Start Date

Click Apply Now to register your interest and discuss this opportunity with Driver Hire Edinburgh City.

Don’t miss out on this long-term role.

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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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