Van Driver – Early Morning Deliveries

  • Job ref: 075/02338
  • Type: Full Time, Permanent, Temporary
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Salary: £13.00 - £21.85 per hour
  • Recruiting office: Edinburgh City
  • Date posted: 18 June 2026

Job details

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Edinburgh
  • 13.00-21.85 USD / Year
  • Job Ref: 075/02338
  • Salary: £13.00 - £21.85 per hour

🚐 Van Driver – Early Morning Deliveries

📍 Edinburgh
🕒 3:00am Starts | 4 Days Over 7
📅 Immediate Start Available
⏳ Approx. 12 Weeks’ Work with Potential for Permanent Employment

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting an experienced Van Driver on behalf of a well-established food production and retail client based in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and professional driver looking for ongoing work, with the possibility of securing a permanent position.

The Role

  • Delivering fresh products to retail stores and bakery locations across Scotland
  • Completing vehicle checks before each shift
  • Loading and unloading products as required
  • Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time
  • Providing excellent customer service at delivery locations
  • Completing all relevant paperwork accurately

Working Pattern

  • 4 days over 7
  • 3:00am start times
  • Approx. 8–10 hour shifts
  • Ongoing work for around 12 weeks
  • Potential for a permanent role for the right candidate

Pay Rates

Shift PAYE PAYE Advanced
Monday – Friday before 6:00am £17.32ph £19.42ph
Monday – Friday after 6:00am £13.00ph £14.57ph
Saturday (all hours) £17.32ph £19.42ph
Sunday (all hours) £19.50ph £21.85ph
Overtime £17.32ph £19.42ph

PAYE Advanced rates are inclusive of holiday pay.

What We’re Looking For

  • Full UK Category B driving licence
  • Minimum 12 months commercial van driving experience preferred
  • Previous multidrop delivery experience would be advantageous
  • Good geographical knowledge of Scotland
  • Excellent timekeeping and reliability
  • Ability to work independently and manage early morning starts
  • Good level of physical fitness

Licence Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a valid UK Category B driving licence
  • Have no more than 6 penalty points for minor offences
  • Have no DR, DD, CD, IN or DG endorsements
  • Be able to provide work references
  • Pass licence and right-to-work checks

Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

  • Weekly pay
  • PAYE and PAYE Advanced payment options available
  • Holiday pay
  • Ongoing work with a reputable employer
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role
  • Support from a dedicated local recruitment team

📞 Interested?

Apply today or contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City to discuss the role and arrange registration.

 

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Our Edinburgh City office is in the west of the city, near the Gyle Shopping Centre. With easy access from the M8 and A71, and the City Bypass from Calder or Hermiston Gait, it is also on main bus, train and tram routes. Just head for the South Gyle Industrial Estate. The city's thriving healthcare, renewable energy, recycling, and food and drink industries rely heavily on the transportation of goods to sustain their operations. We’re part of a nationwide network of over 100 branches, offering recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics sector for over 40 years.

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