HGV 2 Skip Driver

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting Class 2 Drivers to join a well-established waste management and recycling company based in East Lothian .

Newly qualified Class 2 drivers are welcome to apply , so this could be a great opportunity if you’ve recently passed your Class 2 test and are looking to gain your first professional driving experience.

You’ll be working Monday to Friday on a temp-to-perm basis , with the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the client.

The Role

As a Class 2 Skip Driver, you’ll be responsible for the safe delivery, exchange and collection of skips for commercial and domestic customers.

Your duties will include:

• Safely operating a Class 2 skip vehicle
• Delivering, exchanging and collecting skips
• Working across East Lothian and the surrounding areas
• Carrying out daily vehicle safety checks and reporting defects
• Ensuring skips and loads are handled and transported safely
• Following company procedures and health & safety requirements
• Providing a professional and friendly service to customers
• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
• Monday to Friday
• 6:15am starts
• Minimum 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Overtime opportunities available
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after the temporary period

PAYE

• £15.00 per hour
• £19.99 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £16.81 per hour
• £22.40 per hour after 8 hours
• Newly passed Class 2 drivers welcome
• Minimum 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday to Friday working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay accrued unless PAYE Advanced is selected
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Potential to secure a permanent position
• Support from the Driver Hire Edinburgh City team

What We’re Looking For

• Valid UK Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Newly qualified drivers are welcome to apply
• Previous skip, waste or Class 2 experience is advantageous but not essential
• Good understanding of safe working practices
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a hands-on environment

The role is based in East Lothian and would suit drivers living in or around:

East Lothian | Musselburgh | Tranent | Haddington | Prestonpans | Dunbar | Surrounding Areas

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