HGV – Class 1 Driver

Job details

• Contract
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Peebles
• Posted on 16 October 2026
• 15.50-20.66 USD / Year
• Job Ref: 075/02404
• Salary: £15.50 - £20.66 per hour

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🚛 HGV Class 1 Driver – Potential Temp to Perm Opportunity

📍 Location: Scottish Borders
💷 Competitive PAYE Rates
⏰ Early Morning Starts
🐔 Poultry Industry Collections
🏋️ Physically Demanding Role
📚 1 Day Training Required Before Starting

🚛 Looking for ongoing driving work with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting reliable and experienced HGV Drivers for a well-established client operating within the poultry industry.

This role will initially begin on a temporary basis, with the potential to progress into a temp-to-perm position for the right candidate. We are looking for professional drivers who are comfortable working in a physically demanding role and can maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and hygiene.

🐔 The Role

Your duties will include:

• Driving HGV vehicles safely and professionally
• Completing multi-drop collections throughout the day
• Loading and unloading using both manual and electric pallet trucks
• Operating and using a tail lift safely and efficiently
• Conducting thorough daily vehicle safety checks before commencing work
• Following all transport legislation and company procedures
• Completing collection paperwork accurately
• Ensuring loads are secured correctly for transport
• Washing and fuelling vehicles at the end of shifts using the client’s onsite facilities
• Providing excellent customer service at collection sites
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and biosecurity

📚 Training

All successful candidates must complete a full day of paid training before undertaking any driving duties.

Candidates must successfully complete the training and induction process before starting work with the client.

🕒 Working Hours

• Minimum 8-hour shifts guaranteed
• Early morning starts
• Opportunity to move into a temp-to-perm position
• Regular work available for the right candidate
• Additional shifts available based on client requirements

🏋️ Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role involving regular manual handling throughout the day.

Applicants must be:

• Physically fit and comfortable with regular lifting and moving of goods
• Confident using tail lifts
• Experienced using both manual and electric pallet trucks
• Comfortable working outdoors and across multiple collection sites
• Able to handle a fast-paced workload safely and efficiently

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Valid UK HGV Licence
• Valid Driver CPC
• Valid Digital Tachograph Card
• Previous commercial driving experience
• Experience using tail lifts
• Experience using both manual and electric pallet trucks
• Good understanding of vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
• Reliable, punctual and professional attitude
• Strong focus on health & safety
• Willingness to follow strict bird flu biosecurity procedures
• Ability to complete a full day training course before starting

📞 Ready to Apply?

If you’re an experienced HGV Driver looking for a temporary position with genuine temp-to-perm potential, and you’re comfortable with manual handling, multi-drop collections, vehicle maintenance responsibilities, and strict biosecurity procedures, we’d love to hear from you.

📚 Please note: A full day of training must be completed before commencing work with the client.

📞 Contact Driver Hire Edinburgh City today to find out more or begin the registration process.

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