HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver


Company:	Driver Hire Edinburgh City
Salary:	£15.50 to £23.15 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH12 9EB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

🚛 HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver – Ad-Hoc Work

📍 Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas

💷 £15.50 per hour PAYE | £17.37 per hour PAYE Advanced

🕒 Flexible Shifts | Days, Backs & Nights

💰 Weekly Pay | Ad-Hoc & Ongoing Opportunities

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for a variety of ad-hoc assignments with well-established clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re looking to pick up extra shifts, work around existing commitments or keep your options flexible, we have a range of Class 1 opportunities available.

🚛 The Role

Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:

Trunking and general haulage

Palletised deliveries and collections

Depot-to-depot work

Deliveries to commercial and customer locations

Multi-drop deliveries where required

Loading and unloading where required

Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks

Ensuring loads are secure and transported safely

Completing delivery paperwork accurately

Following all relevant road transport legislation and health & safety procedures

Providing a professional and reliable service to customers

With a variety of clients and assignments available, the work can vary from shift to shift.

🕒 Shift Patterns

Ad-hoc shifts available

Day shifts

Back shifts

Night shifts

Weekday and weekend work

Typical shift lengths of 8–12 hours

Minimum 8 hours’ pay guaranteed per shift

Shifts available depending on client requirements and your availability

💷 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

✅ 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

Variety of assignments and clients

Opportunities to pick up regular ongoing work

Friendly and supportive recruitment team

🌟 Why Work With Driver Hire Edinburgh City?

Flexible shifts to suit your availability

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Work with a variety of reputable local businesses

Opportunities for regular and ongoing assignments

Friendly, knowledgeable and supportive local recruitment team

Fast registration process

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

📞 Apply Today

Looking for flexible HGV Class 1 work?

Whether you’re looking for a few extra shifts or want to keep your diary open for regular opportunities, Driver Hire Edinburgh City can help.

📞 Get in touch with our team today to register and find out what Class 1 opportunities are currently available.

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