Drivers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%6-10 years24%3-5 years14%Current company
Enterprise1 Call Property MaintenanceADR Network
Time at current job
Less than a year30%More than 5 years30%1-2 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,791 profiles for Drivers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £41,177 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,962 – £53,049 yearly
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PCV Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidNVQTeam ManagementFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationNVQLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceClass 2 Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHGV LicenceSIALGV Licence+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsRoute PlanningRoute PlanningCash HandlingHGV DRIVER / DELIVERY DRIVER
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesTransport SchedulingDrivingCategory CE LicenceLoad Securing+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTruck DrivingHeavy Goods Vehicle Driving ExperienceUnloadingLoad SecuringLoad & UnloadMulti Drop Delivery Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Load SignallingOffshore Installation ExperienceCar up to 3.5 TonnesHeavy Lift RiggingDriving LicenceBOSIET+5 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTechnical TroubleshootingDrivingMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingVan DriverHGV Class 1 Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Rigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationCategory C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationBusiness Management+4 moreSkills
Category CE LicenceCategory C LicenceLeadershipTime ManagementTruck DrivingRigid HGV Over 3.5 Tonnes OperationFleet Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationHACCPFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment+2 moreSkills
LeadershipMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingMulti-Drop DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceRoute PlanningRoute Planning
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do drivers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a driver include: communication skills, customer service and driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for a driver?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Car up to 3 5 Tonnes, Driving Licence and Category C Licence.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: HGV DRIVER / DELIVERY DRIVER, class 2 driver and fleet driver.
What level of education is common for a driver?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a driver in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a driver?
Most drivers have 20 years of professional experience.
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