HGV 1 Trunking Driver

  • Job ref: 075/02344
  • Type: Contract, Full Time
  • Location: Dunbar
  • Salary: £22.74 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 17 July 2026

Job details

  • Contract
  • Full Time
  • Dunbar
  • 22.74 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02344
  • Salary: £22.74 per hour

🚛 HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Driver – Fixed Contract 🚛

📍 Dunbar
🕗 Start Time: 8:00pm (Monday–Friday)
💷 Pay: £22.74 per hour
Guaranteed: Minimum 9 hours’ pay per shift

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting a reliable and professional HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver on behalf of our client based in Dunbar.

This is a straightforward, ongoing trunking role with the same route every night, making it ideal for drivers looking for regular work, consistent hours and a predictable routine.

The Role

  • Night trunk from Dunbar to Sunderland
  • Collect an empty trailer from Dunbar
  • Deliver to Sunderland
  • Return to Dunbar with a loaded trailer
  • 8:00pm starts, Monday to Friday
  • No multi-drop deliveries

Pay & Benefits

  • £22.74 per hour PAYE (Holiday pay accrued)
  • £25.48 per hour PAYE Advanced (Holiday pay included in hourly pay rate)
  • Minimum 9 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
  • Ongoing, fixed contract
  • Consistent start times and workload
  • Well-maintained vehicles
  • Straightforward trunking work

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held for at least 1 year
  • A minimum of 90 days’ Class 1 driving experience within the last 12 months
  • A valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Good understanding of Drivers’ Hours and Working Time Regulations
  • A maximum of 6 penalty points, with no more than 3 points for any single offence
  • No DD, DG, DR, IN or CD endorsements due to insurance requirements
  • Must be 21 years of age or over
  • Reliable, professional and punctual

If you’re looking for a well-paid, regular Class 1 role with consistent hours and a straightforward trunking route, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team for more information.

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