Job details
🚛 Class 2 (Category C) Driver – Temp to Perm Opportunity
📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
💷 Competitive PAYE Rates + Overtime Available
♻️ Waste & Recycling Industry
📅 Immediate Starts Available
Driver Hire Edinburgh City is currently seeking Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to join a leading waste and recycling company operating throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for consistent full-time work, weekly pay, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a reputable employer following a successful temporary period.
🎉 Newly qualified (new pass) drivers are encouraged to apply.
🕒 Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Early morning starts, typically between 6:00am and 7:00am
- Full-time hours available
- Overtime opportunities during busy periods
- Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity
♻️ The Role
- Operating a Class 2 vehicle on planned waste and recycling collection routes
- Working alongside loaders as part of a professional collection team
- Completing scheduled collections safely and efficiently
- Conducting daily vehicle inspections and reporting defects
- Completing relevant paperwork and route documentation
- Adhering to all health & safety policies and procedures
- Delivering a reliable and professional service at all times
💰 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
- Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
- Weekly pay
- Overtime opportunities available
- Holiday pay accrued (unless PAYE Advanced is selected)
- Long-term career prospects
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
✅ Requirements
- Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Driver CPC qualification
- Digital Tachograph card
- Maximum of 9 penalty points
- No DD, DR, CD, or IN endorsements
- Physically fit and comfortable working in an active outdoor environment
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious approach
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team
🌟 Why Join Driver Hire Edinburgh City?
✔ Genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with a respected local employer
✔ Consistent weekday work and stable hours
✔ Competitive pay rates with overtime available
✔ Weekly pay you can depend on
✔ Friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive local team
✔ Excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced drivers
📍 Ideal for drivers based in Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Midlothian, East Lothian, and surrounding areas.
📞 Apply Today
If you’re looking for a long-term driving opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to discuss the role and start your registration process.
Apply now and take the next step in your driving career.
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