🚛 HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver – Temp to Perm

📍 East Lothian
💷 £15.50 per hour PAYE | £17.37 per hour PAYE Advanced
📅 Monday to Friday | Full-Time
🌾 Flour Distribution | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
💰 Weekly Pay | Overtime Available

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to join a well-established flour distribution company based in East Lothian.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for a reliable and experienced Class 1 driver looking for stable, full-time work with the potential to secure a permanent position.

🚛 The Role

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of flour to customers and sites across the local area and further afield.

Duties will include:

• Driving HGV Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally
• Delivering flour to customers and commercial sites
• Loading and unloading goods as required
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks
• Ensuring loads are secure and transported safely
• Completing delivery paperwork and records accurately
• Following all relevant transport legislation and company procedures
• Providing a professional service to customers
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety at all times

The role offers regular, full-time work with consistent hours, making it ideal for drivers looking to move into a long-term position.

🕒 Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• Full-time hours
• Minimum 40 hours per week
• Start times will vary depending on the delivery schedule
• Overtime opportunities available
• Temp-to-perm position for the right candidate

💷 Pay Rates

PAYE

• £15.50 per hour
• £20.66 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £17.37 per hour
• £23.15 per hour after 8 hours

🌟 What We Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Full-time, ongoing work
• Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed
• Competitive hourly rates
• Overtime opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established company
• Ongoing support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Valid UK Class 1 (Category C+E) licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous Class 1 driving experience
• Maximum of 9 penalty points
• No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Strong focus on safety and compliance
• Comfortable with the physical requirements of the role
• Good communication and customer service skills

⚠️ Drug and alcohol testing may be carried out during induction and on a random basis throughout employment.

📍 Location

This role is based in East Lothian and is ideally suited to drivers living in or around:

Haddington | Tranent | Prestonpans | Musselburgh | Dunbar | East Lothian | Edinburgh | Midlothian

📞 Apply Today

If you’re an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for a secure, full-time opportunity with the potential to become permanent, this could be the role for you.

📞 Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more and start the registration process.

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