Recovery & Removal Jobs in Edinburgh \- Earn \£800-\£1,500/Week
TowManVan is recruiting self-employed recovery drivers, man-and-van operators and removals drivers across Edinburgh and Lothians. The M8, M9, A1 and city bypass corridors create constant demand for recovery work. No joining fee, weekly pay every Friday, fully flexible hours. Your vehicle, your schedule, our job flow.
Edinburgh needs more drivers. The M8, M9, A1 and city bypass produce hundreds of breakdown call-outs every week, and the city's growing population drives consistent demand for man-and-van and removals services.
Self-employed. Your vehicle. Your hours. Paid every Friday.
Why Edinburgh Drivers Choose TowManVan
No Subscription
Zero joining fee. Commission per completed job only. You never pay us unless you are earning.
Weekly Pay
Every Friday by bank transfer. No invoicing, no chasing, no delays.
Flexible Hours
Online when you want. Offline when you do not. No shift patterns, no minimums.
Your Vehicle
Your truck, flatbed or van. No branding. No rental. Your gear, our job flow.
What You'll Earn in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's road network and population create consistent demand across recovery, van and removals work.
Recovery & Towing
Most TowManVan recovery operators in Edinburgh complete 3-5 jobs per day. At \£60+ per job, that's \£900-\£1,500 per week working Monday to Friday.
The M8, M9, A1 and city bypass corridors keep recovery drivers busy throughout the week. Less dead mileage between jobs means more completions per shift and higher daily earnings. Weekend and overnight work adds extra on top for drivers who want it.
\£900 - \£1,500/week
Man and Van
Man-and-van operators typically work 6-8 billable hours per day at \£40/hr through the app. That's \£1,200-\£1,600 per week.
Edinburgh has four universities. The Marchmont-Newington-Bruntsfield corridor is student central. The New Town and Leith attract young professionals who move between flats regularly.
\£1,200 - \£1,600/week
Removals
Full-day removals bookings pay \£40/hr with most jobs running 4-8 hours. Two bookings per day = \£320-\£640/day.
Family removals peak in Morningside, Corstorphine, Cramond and South Queensferry. The Craigmillar and Granton regeneration zones produce move-in demand.
\£320 - \£640/day
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Jobs Available in Edinburgh
Edinburgh generates over 220 recovery call-outs per week. The M8 Edinburgh-Glasgow corridor is Scotland's busiest motorway. The A1 south to the Borders and the M9 north to Stirling add further demand. Edinburgh's city bypass (A720) is a consistent breakdown hotspot.
Edinburgh has four universities. The Marchmont-Newington-Bruntsfield corridor is student central. The New Town and Leith attract young professionals who move between flats regularly.
Murrayfield and Easter Road matchdays create localised recovery demand. The Edinburgh Festival in August generates a massive spike in both recovery and man-and-van work. Hogmanay celebrations produce New Year's Day recovery demand.
Family removals peak in Morningside, Corstorphine, Cramond and South Queensferry. The Craigmillar and Granton regeneration zones produce move-in demand.
Nearby Areas Also Covered
Edinburgh-based drivers also pick up jobs from surrounding areas. Set your radius in the app.
Requirements
Recovery & Towing
- Full UK driving licence (Cat B min, C1 for larger trucks)
- Recovery vehicle - spec lift, flatbed or wheel-lift
- Public liability insurance (min £1m)
- Valid MOT, road tax and motor trade insurance
- DBS check (arranged free)
- Age 21+
Man and Van
- Full UK driving licence
- Van - any size
- Goods-in-transit insurance
- Valid MOT and road tax
- Public liability (recommended)
- Age 21+
Removals
- Full UK driving licence (C1 for 7.5t)
- Luton van (tail lift preferred)
- Goods-in-transit insurance (min £10k)
- Public liability insurance (min £1m)
- DBS check (arranged)
- Age 21+
How to Get Started
Apply Online
5-minute form. Name, contact, vehicle, service type.
Upload Documents
Licence, insurance, MOT. Snap and upload through the app.
Verification
Documents and DBS checked in 1-2 working days.
Go Live
Set your area, go online, jobs come through. First pay on Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Earning This Week
Edinburgh drivers are earning \£800-\£1,500/week with TowManVan. Apply in 5 minutes, verified in 1-2 days, start accepting jobs.
Apply Now \- It's FreeLast updated April 2026.
Tom Hargreaves - Head of Recovery Standards
Tom spent 12 years patrolling UK motorways with the AA before joining TowManVan. He signs off every recovery price, coverage area and response-time claim on this page. Questions? Email tom@towmanvan.co.uk. All figures reviewed August 2026.
Last updated August 2026. Prices verified August 2026 by Tom Hargreaves.