HGV Class 1 Driver – Scotland

Position: HGV Class 1 Driver – Scotland ...
Location: City of Edinburgh

# HGV Class 1 Driver – Scotland | Edinburgh | Food Transport Posted on 21 June 2026 Posted in EdinburghA transport company operating in Scotland is looking for an experienced
** HGV Class 1 Driver
** for food transport routes across Scotland.

This position is suitable for candidates with professional HGV Class 1 driving experience, good route discipline and readiness to work with food deliveries. The employer offers full-time work in the Edinburgh area with salary of approximately **£17–£20 gross/hour**, depending on experience, shift pattern and final agreement.

POSITION
** HGV Class 1 Driver
** Food transport  Scotland routes PLACE OF WORK
** Scotland, UK
** Edinburgh area  Routes across Scotland SALARY**£17–£20 gross/hour
** Depending on experience  Final rate confirmed by employer WORKING CONDITIONS
** Full-time driving work
** Food deliveries  Accommodation on own arrangement##

Job Description We are looking for an experienced
** HGV Class 1 Driver
** for food transport work in Scotland. The work is based in the Edinburgh area and involves delivering food products on routes across Scotland.

The role includes driving HGV Class 1 vehicles, following assigned delivery routes, handling transport documentation and maintaining professional standards during deliveries. The work may include chilled, frozen or ambient food products, depending on the company’s current transport orders.

This position is suitable for reliable drivers with a valid HGV Class 1 licence, driver CPC, digital tachograph card and experience in UK transport or food distribution.##

Key Responsibilities
1. Driving HGV Class 1 vehicles on food transport routes across Scotland.
2. Delivering food products safely and on time according to the company schedule.
3. Following assigned routes in the Edinburgh area and wider Scotland.
4. Checking vehicle condition before and during routes.
5. Securing goods correctly and following loading and unloading procedures.
6. Handling delivery paperwork and basic transport documentation.
7. Maintaining contact with transport planners, dispatchers and warehouse teams.
8. Following food transport standards and cleanliness requirements.
9. Respecting drivers’ hours, tachograph rules and road safety regulations.
10. Representing the company professionally during deliveries and contact with clients.## Requirements
1. Valid
** HGV Class 1 / C+E licence**.2. Valid Driver CPC qualification.
3. Valid digital tachograph card.
4. Experience as an HGV Class 1 driver is required.
5. Experience in food transport, refrigerated transport or multi-drop deliveries is welcome.
6. Good knowledge of road safety rules and drivers’ hours regulations.
7. Ability to work independently and follow delivery schedules.
8. Reliability, punctuality and responsible attitude to vehicle and goods.
9. Basic English communication skills for daily work are required.
10. Right to work in the UK is required.## Employment Conditions The salary for this position is approximately **£17–£20 gross per hour**, depending on experience, shift pattern, route type and final agreement with the employer.

Overtime, weekend work or shift allowances may be available depending on the employer’s schedule and company policy.

This is a full-time HGV Class 1 driving position based in the Edinburgh area, with food transport routes carried out across Scotland.

Final details regarding working hours, shift pattern, start date, exact pay rate and route system should be confirmed directly with the employer before starting work.## Accommodation Accommodation is
** not provided by the employer**.Candidates should arrange accommodation on their own in the Edinburgh area or within reasonable commuting distance from the company’s operating base.

Applicants should consider travel time to the workplace, shift start times and transport availability before applying.##

What We Offer
1. Full-time HGV Class 1 driving work in Scotland.
2. Salary of approximately **£17–£20 gross/hour**.3. Food transport routes across Scotland.
4. Work based in the Edinburgh area.
5. Possible overtime or shift allowances depending on company policy.
6. Stable work for experienced professional drivers.
7. Transport of food…