Drivers Mate

  • Job ref: 075/02395
  • Type: Contract, Full Time, Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 15 October 2026

Job details

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Edinburgh
  • 12.71 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02395
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour

Drivers Mate – Ongoing Opportunity

📍 Loanhead, Midlothian

🕖 07:00 Start Time

📅 Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday

💷 £12.71 per hour

⏰ Overtime paid after 10.5 hours

We are currently recruiting Drivers Mates for an ongoing position with a leading logistics and home delivery operation based in Loanhead. This role offers consistent work with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role

Working as part of a two-person delivery team, you will assist with the delivery of household furniture and large items to customers’ homes throughout the region.

Duties include:

  • Assisting the driver with multi-drop deliveries
  • Loading and unloading vehicles
  • Delivering large furniture and household goods into customers’ homes
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and efficiently

What We’re Looking For

  • Reliable and punctual individuals
  • Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work 10-hour shifts
  • Must be able to get to Loanhead for a 07:00 start
  • Experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential

Hours & Pay

  • Sunday to Wednesday
  • 07:00 start
  • Approx. 10-hour shifts
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Overtime rate applies after 10.5 hours worked per shift
  • Ongoing work with the opportunity to become permanent

If you’re looking for stable work with a growing delivery operation and have no issue with physical work, we’d love to hear from you.

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