🚛 Skip Driver – £15.69 per hour | 12-Week Temp-to-Perm
📍 Based in East Lothian | 🗓 Monday to Friday | 💷 Overtime £20.91/hr
Driver Hire Edinburgh City are looking for a motivated and reliable Skip Driver to join a busy waste management and recycling team in the East Lothian area.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced driver — but we also welcome newly qualified drivers with a positive attitude and the drive to learn.
🌟 Why This Role?
✔ Competitive pay rate – £15.69 per hour
✔ 12-week temp-to-perm contract with the potential for a permanent position
✔ Full-time, consistent hours
✔ Supportive, team-focused working environment
✔ Varied work – different collection and delivery sites each day
✔ Overtime available at £20.91 per hour
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
1. Operate a Class 2 (Category C) skip lorry, collecting and delivering skips across East Lothian
2. Secure loads safely and ensure compliance with road safety regulations
3. Complete delivery and collection paperwork accurately
4. Conduct daily vehicle checks and report any defects
5. Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally
✅ What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
6. Full UK Class 2 (Category C) HGV Licence
7. Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
Desirable:
8. Previous skip driving or waste management experience
9. Local area knowledge
💪 The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
10. Safety-conscious and professional in approach
11. Dependable, punctual, and flexible
12. A team player with good communication skills and a friendly manner
🕓 Shifts & Hours:
13. Full-time, day shifts with early starts
14. Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work may be required)
15. Overtime paid at £20.91/hr
If you enjoy being on the road, want variety in your day, and like working for a company that values its drivers, this could be the perfect opportunity.
📧 Apply today: