Food Product Van Driver

Driver Hire Edinburgh City; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Driver Hire Edinburgh City is recruiting a Van Driver for an established Edinburgh-based food service and wholesale distribution company. This temp-to-perm role runs for 12 weeks through Driver Hire, with the potential to move permanently to the client.

You’ll carry out multi‑drop deliveries across Edinburgh, require a full UK license, load/unload the van, and deliver a friendly, professional service to customers. This role offers competitive pay and a clear route to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries preferred.
• Reliable and professional attitude with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
• Load and unload the van.
• Deliver food products to commercial customers.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Complete relevant delivery paperwork.
• Work independently while being part of a wider team.

Skills

Driving licence

Multi-drop deliveries

Customer service

Loading/unloading

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Van Driver - Temp to Perm

Location: Edinburgh
Monday to Friday
Temp to Perm - 12 Weeks

Looking for a driving role with a permanent opportunity?

Driver Hire Edinburgh City are currently recruiting a Van Driver for an established food service and wholesale distribution company based in Edinburgh.

This is a great temp-to-perm opportunity, where you will work through Driver Hire for your first 12 weeks, with the opportunity to then be taken on permanently by our client.

The company supplies food products to businesses across the hospitality and catering industry, including restaurants, hotels and other food service establishments.

You’ll be carrying out multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, providing a friendly and professional service to customers along the way.

The Role

• Monday to Friday working
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• Multi-drop deliveries across Edinburgh and surrounding areas
• Delivering food products to commercial customers
• Loading and unloading the van
• Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on time
• Providing excellent customer service
• Completing relevant delivery paperwork
• Working independently while also being part of a wider team

Pay Rates

PAYE

• £13.00 per hour
• £17.32 per hour after 8 hours

PAYE Advanced

• £14.57 per hour
• £19.42 per hour after 8 hours

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous van driving experience preferred
• Experience with multi-drop deliveries would be an advantage
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable with loading and unloading
• Ability to work independently and manage your own delivery route
• Positive and flexible approach
• Someone looking for a role with the potential to become permanent

Why Apply?

This is more than just ongoing temporary work. You'll have the opportunity to work through Driver Hire for 12 weeks before potentially moving across to a permanent position with the client.

If you're looking for Monday to Friday driving work with the chance to secure a permanent job, we’d love to hear from you!