🚛 HGV Class 2 (Category C) Driver – Ad-Hoc Work

📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
💷 £14.50 per hour PAYE | £16.25 per hour PAYE Advanced
🕒 Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Weekend Work Available
💰 Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 (Category C) Drivers to support a variety of well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re looking to pick up extra shifts, work around existing commitments or secure regular ad-hoc work, we have a range of opportunities available to suit your availability.

🚛 The Role

As an HGV Class 2 Driver, you may be required to carry out a variety of assignments, including:

• Multi-drop deliveries and collections
• General haulage and palletised distribution
• Deliveries to commercial, industrial and customer sites
• Loading and unloading goods where required
• Working independently or alongside a Driver’s Mate
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting any defects
• Completing delivery paperwork accurately
• Following all road transport legislation and health & safety procedures
• Providing a professional and reliable service to customers

With a range of clients and assignments available, no two shifts are necessarily the same.

🕒 Shift Patterns

• Ad-hoc shifts available
• Typical start times from 6:00am–11:00am, depending on the assignment
• Monday to Friday work available, with occasional weekend shifts
• Typical shift lengths of 8–12 hours
• Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
• Additional shifts available during busy periods and holiday cover

💷 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

• Flexible ad-hoc work
• Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift
• Weekly pay
• Overtime opportunities available
• Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
• Opportunities for regular ongoing assignments
• Work with a variety of reputable local employers
• Ongoing support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

✅ Requirements

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Maximum of 9 penalty points
• No DD, DR, CD or IN endorsements
• Previous Class 2 driving experience preferred
• Comfortable with manual handling duties
• Reliable, professional and safety-conscious attitude
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and available to work different assignments

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Competitive rates of pay with overtime opportunities
• Weekly pay you can rely on
• Opportunities with a variety of reputable local businesses
• Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team
• Fast registration process with immediate starts available

📍 Opportunities are available across Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Livingston, East Lothian and the surrounding areas.

📞 Apply Today

Looking for flexible HGV Class 2 work?

Whether you’re after a few extra shifts each week or regular ad-hoc work, Driver Hire Edinburgh City can help.

Apply today or contact the team to discuss current vacancies and upcoming opportunities.

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