Drivers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Customer Service6%Driving5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year20%Current company
Lothian Buses
Self employed
(Frozen Food Distribution)Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,802 profiles for Drivers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 9 Oct 2026
Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £41,346 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £31,562 – £54,164 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Bus driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicencePSV LicenceDriving LicenceCategory D1 LicenceCategory D LicenceSkills
Commercial DrivingCommunication SkillsDrivingCustomer ServiceMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingPassenger Bus and Coach OperationBus Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePSV LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsDrivingCustomer ServicePassenger Bus and Coach OperationBus DrivingCommercial DrivingMulti Drop Delivery Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCategory CE LicenceCategory C1 LicenceCategory D1 LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingTime ManagementVan DriverMarketingLabourer / Van Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
PCV LicenceProfessional Driving ExperienceFirst AidHGV LicenceFirst Aid CertificationDriving+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTransport ExperienceVehicle Maintenance ChecksDrivingInventory ControlSafe Systems of Work (SSOW)Driver/ yard operative
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidVaccination AdministrationSwimmingTeachingFirst Aid ResponseFirst Aid Administration+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeITForklift Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsForkliftGoods-In ProcessingShipping & ReceivingUnloading
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What's the average time to fill a driver role?
The average time to fill a driver role is 65 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 drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for drivers include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Driving.
What are some job titles related to drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drivers include: bus driver, labourer / van driver and driver/ yard operative.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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