HGV Driver

  • Job ref: 075/02165
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Location: East Lothian
  • Salary: £15.69 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 17 September 2025

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • East Lothian
  • Job Ref: 075/02165
  • Salary: 15.69 per hour

Skip Driver – £15.69 per hour – 12 Week Temp to Perm

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Skip Driver to join a busy waste management and recycling operation in the East Lothian area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced driver — but we will also consider newly qualified drivers with a great attitude and willingness to learn.

Why this role?

  • Competitive pay rate of £15.69 per hour

  • 12-week temp-to-perm – permanent position available after probation

  • Consistent full-time hours

  • Supportive, team-focused environment

  • Variety in your day with different collection and delivery locations

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a Class 2 (Category C) skip lorry, collecting and delivering skips to customers across the area

  • Ensure loads are secured safely and in compliance with road safety regulations

  • Complete all required paperwork and maintain accurate delivery/collection records

  • Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects promptly

  • Deliver excellent customer service and represent the company professionally at all times

What We’re Looking For:

  • Essential:

    • Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence

    • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

  • Desirable:

    • Previous skip driving or waste industry experience

    • Local route knowledge

  • Personality & Attitude:

    • Safety-conscious with a professional approach

    • Reliable, punctual, and flexible

    • Good communication skills and a friendly manner

Shifts & Hours:

  • Full-time hours available

  • Day shifts with early starts

  • Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required)

  • Overtime opportunities at £20.91 per hour

If you like being out on the road, enjoy a role with variety, and want to work for a company that values its drivers, this could be the ideal job for you. Apply today and you could be on the road in your new career within weeks.

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