Newly Qualified HGV Driver

Role: Newly Qualified HGV Driver 

Location: Mayfield

For this role, you must be based in the Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian area. 

Hours: 40-50 hours per week with overtime options available

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour increasing to £14.46 per hour once driving solo

Who Are We?

The NWH Group is one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management businesses with a mission to change our industry for the benefit of the planet. As a progressive, second-generation family business, we provide waste management services to the industrial, commercial, and construction industries. Our team of over 350 employees operates across ten sites in Scotland and North East England. 

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Newly Qualified HGV Driver, you will begin your career with structured support and training while gaining real experience within our transport operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating HGV vehicles safely and responsibly on planned routes

•  Completing daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects

• Working closely with transport teams to ensure efficient collections and deliveries

• Following all road safety laws and company policies

• Representing the business professionally when interacting with customers

During your initial training period you will work closely with an experienced mentor and receive practical support as you build your confidence on the road

What Are We Looking For?

• A valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tacho Card
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A strong commitment to safety and professionalism
• Good communication skills and reliability
• Newly qualified drivers are encouraged to apply

What’s In It For You?

• A structured training programme with a dedicated mentor
• The opportunity to start on our Tipper or Skips fleet
• A clear progression pathway to a full driver rate once signed off
• Overtime opportunities
• Employee Benefit Scheme
• The chance to build a long term driving career within a growing business

Come as You Are  

The NWH Group is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances. All employees are covered by this policy, and it applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, training,  deployment, career development, and promotion. These areas are monitored, and policies and practices are amended if necessary to ensure that no unfair or unlawful discrimination, intentional, unintentional, direct or indirect, overt or latent exists.  

*This rate of pay is applicable from April 2026*

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please submit your application by emailing Careers@NWHGroup.co.uk or call us on 03333 20 4000

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