Job details
- Contract
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Edinburgh
- 14.50-32.95 USD / Year
- Job Ref: 075/02274
- Salary: £14.50 - £32.95 per hour
🚛 Class 2 (Category C) Driver – Ongoing Role | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
📍 Edinburgh – East & West Depots
Driver Hire Edinburgh City is recruiting experienced Class 2 (Cat C) Drivers for a well-established client, with opportunities available at both Edinburgh East and West depots.
This is an ongoing role with a genuine temp-to-perm pathway—ideal for drivers looking for long-term stability, consistent hours, and competitive pay.
📅 Roles available immediately – apply early to avoid missing out
🕒 Working Patterns
📍 Edinburgh West
Temp-to-Perm
Rotating weekly schedule:
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Week 1: Monday to Friday – 11:00am starts
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Week 2: Sunday (8:00am start), then Monday to Thursday/Friday – 11:00am starts
📍 Edinburgh East
Ongoing until late June 2026
Rotating weekly schedule:
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Week 1: Monday to Friday – 8:00am starts
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Week 2: Monday to Saturday – 8:00am starts
➕ Additional Shifts (Both Locations)
Extra shifts are frequently available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, including holiday cover.
⏱ Start times typically 7:00am or 11:00am, depending on operational requirements
💰 Pay Rates
Monday – Friday:
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£14.50 per hour (PAYE)
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£16.47 per hour (PAYE Advanced)
Overtime (after 8 hours):
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£22.05 per hour (PAYE)
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£24.71 per hour (PAYE Advanced)
Saturday:
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£22.05 per hour (PAYE)
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£24.71 per hour (PAYE Advanced)
Sunday:
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£29.40 per hour (PAYE)
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£32.95 per hour (PAYE Advanced)
✅ Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
✅ Weekly pay (holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced selected)
🚚 The Role
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Driving a Class 2 vehicle completing multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
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Working with a driver’s mate to assist with loading, unloading, and heavy items
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Ensuring all deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
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Carrying out daily vehicle checks and maintaining accurate paperwork
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Delivering excellent customer service at each stop
✅ What You’ll Need
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Full UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
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Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph card
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No more than 9 penalty points (no DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements)
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Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
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At least 12 months’ Class 2 driving experience
🌟 Why Join Driver Hire?
✔ Competitive pay with enhanced overtime and weekend rates
✔ Reliable weekly pay
✔ Support from a friendly and experienced local team
✔ Strong opportunity to secure a permanent role
✔ Immediate starts available once references are completed
✔ 95% of drivers report being proud to work with Driver Hire
📍 Ideal for drivers based in Edinburgh West, Edinburgh East, Leith, Dalkeith, East Lothian, and surrounding areas
📞 Apply Today
Call 0131 624 7711 or click Apply Now to get started
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