HGV 2 Driver

  • Job ref: 075/02361
  • Type: Part Time, Temporary
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66 per week
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 1 September 2026

Job details

  • Part Time
  • Temporary
  • Edinburgh
  • 14.50-21.66 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02361
  • Salary: £14.50 - £21.66

🚛 HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driver – Ad-Hoc Work

📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
💷 £14.50 per hour PAYE | £16.25 per hour PAYE Advanced
🕒 Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Weekend Work Available
💰 Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to support a variety of well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re looking to pick up extra shifts, work around existing commitments or secure regular ad-hoc work, we have a range of opportunities available to suit your availability.

🚛 The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you may be required to carry out a variety of assignments, including:

  • Multi-drop deliveries and collections
  • General haulage and palletised distribution
  • Deliveries to commercial, industrial and customer sites
  • Loading and unloading goods where required
  • Working independently or alongside a Driver’s Mate
  • Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
  • Completing delivery paperwork accurately
  • Following all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures
  • Providing a professional and reliable service to customers

With a range of clients and assignments available, no two shifts are necessarily the same.

🕒 Shift Patterns

  • Ad-hoc shifts available
  • Typical start times from 6:00am–11:00am, depending on the assignment
  • Monday to Friday work available, with occasional weekend shifts
  • Typical shift lengths of 8–12 hours
  • Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
  • Additional shifts available during busy periods and holiday cover

💷 Pay Rates

Monday to Friday

PAYE

  • £14.50 per hour
  • £19.32 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

  • £16.25 per hour
  • £21.66 per hour after 8 hours

✅ Benefits

  • Flexible ad-hoc work
  • Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
  • Opportunities for regular ongoing assignments
  • Work with a variety of reputable local employers
  • Ongoing support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

✅ Requirements

  • Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
  • Valid Driver CPC qualification
  • Valid Digital Tachograph Card
  • Maximum of 9 penalty points
  • No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements
  • Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred
  • Comfortable with manual handling duties
  • Reliable, professional and safety-conscious attitude
  • Good communication skills
  • Flexible and available to work different assignments

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability
  • Competitive rates of pay with overtime opportunities
  • Weekly pay you can rely on
  • Opportunities with a variety of reputable local businesses
  • Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team
  • Fast registration process with immediate starts available

📍 Opportunities are available across Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, East Lothian and the surrounding areas.

📞 Apply Today

Looking for flexible HGV Class 2 work?

Whether you’re after a few extra shifts each week or regular ad-hoc work, Driver Hire Edinburgh City can help.

Apply today or contact the team to discuss current vacancies and upcoming opportunities.

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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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