HGV Class 2 Driver / Porter

Trades & Services
Midlothian
June 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Johnsons UK Services Limited Full time

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Posted on 15/06/2026

Our services are diverse and our delivery more so. With depots throughout the UK, we offer the opportunity to welcome you into a community which thrives on inspiring the future pioneers of our industry, whilst upholding our old fashioned values. Our aim is to invest in the best people, training and processes and we never stop adapting and evolving to suit the needs of our changing world.

Job Description Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Porter/Driver with a Full Class 2 Driving License to join our Johnson’s team in our Edinburgh location.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and loading/unloading a range of goods from furniture to high valued artwork. You’ll be part of a team delivering a premium service, loading and unloading, ensuring great care is put into the safe journey of our client’s valued items and your colleagues.

Requirements Skills, Qualifications and Licences

  • HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (essential)
  • Team leading and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
  • Knowledge of established legal tachograph procedures (essential)
  • ADR Packages (preferred)

Daily Responsibilities

  • Vehicle daily checks of your allocated HGV Class 2/7.5t /3.5t vehicle.
  • Ensuring the vehicle is equipped with all the relevant specialist equipment required for the day’s operation.
  • Lifting and packing a range of laboratory equipment, furniture, fine art and more.
  • Taking goods in or out of storage.
  • Lifting and moving loads in excess of 25kg.
  • Ensuring the highest of standards are met when on site.
  • Responsible for your health and safety or you and colleagues.
  • Always deliver excellent customer care and service.
  • Complying with all company and health and safety procedures.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

We have a long heritage of being an inclusive employer which provides training and development in a positive learning environment.

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