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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HGV 2 Skip Driver employer: Driver Hire
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