HGV Class 1 Driver – Scotland | Edinburgh | Food Transport

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 products for regular delivery routes.
8. Cooperation with transport planners and dispatch teams.
9. Opportunity for long-term work for reliable drivers.
10. Final employment conditions agreed directly with the employer.

The employer is a transport company operating in Scotland.

The company provides food transport services and organises deliveries across Scotland, including routes connected with the Edinburgh area.

The employer is looking for reliable HGV Class 1 drivers who can work responsibly, follow schedules and maintain professional delivery standards.

If you are interested in HGV Class 1 Driver work in Scotland, based in the Edinburgh area, send your application.

Please include information about your HGV Class 1 experience, food transport or delivery experience, valid licences and cards, English level, availability and contact details.

If the employer is interested in your application, they will contact you directly using the contact details provided in your application.