Class 1 Driver - Thurrock

Jobs.co.uk; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Weekly pay

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking & canteen

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking safety‑conscious HGV Class 1 drivers for trunking between national depots in West Thurrock. This full‑time, temporary ongoing role offers £21.44 to £24.57 per hour and a steady, consistent workload with shifts available to suit various schedules.

You will follow pre‑planned routes with no handballing, perform thorough vehicle checks and uphold strict safety standards. Morning, evening and weekend shifts are on offer, and you will represent Royal Mail professionally on every

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence (held for 1+ years).
• A valid and in date CPC + Digital Tachograph card.
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving experience in the last 2 years.
• Max 6 points on your licence.
• Able to pass vetting & DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Transport mail between national sites.
• No handballing — just organised, planned routes.
• Follow scheduled routes with precision.
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism on every run.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Professional driver

Punctual and reliable

Attention to detail

Education

HGV Class 1 / C+E licence

CPC + Digital Tachograph card

Job description

About The Role

As a Class 1 Driver in West Thurrock, you will undertake trunking operations between Royal Mail depots, moving mail across the national network. This full-time, flexible role offers £21.44 to £24.57 per hour on a temporary, ongoing basis. You will follow pre-planned routes without handballing, focusing solely on safe, professional driving. Responsibilities include completing thorough vehicle inspections and upholding rigorous safety standards. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are available to suit various schedules. We seek safety-conscious HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence holders who take pride in their work and can represent Royal Mail professionally on every journey. Consistent, high-quality work is guaranteed with this trusted national brand through to 2026.

About The Role

As a Class 1 Driver in West Thurrock, you will undertake trunking operations between Royal Mail depots, moving mail across the national network. This full-time, flexible role offers £21.44 to £24.57 per hour on a temporary, ongoing basis. You will follow pre-planned routes without handballing, focusing solely on safe, professional driving. Responsibilities include completing thorough vehicle inspections and upholding rigorous safety standards. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are available to suit various schedules. We seek safety-conscious HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence holders who take pride in their work and can represent Royal Mail professionally on every journey. Consistent, high-quality work is guaranteed with this trusted national brand through to 2026.

HGV Class 1 Driver Thurrock | Up to £24.57 p/h | Temporary / Ongoing

Join the team that keeps the UK moving. Royal Mail is on the lookout for skilled, safety‑driven HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers to support nationwide trunking, Depot to Depot operations. If you take pride in clean, professional driving, this is your chance to secure consistent, high‑quality work with a trusted national brand for the remainder of 2026.

The Job

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots
• No handballing — just organised, planned routes
• Morning, evening and weekend shifts available

Key Responsibilities

• Transport mail between national sites
• Complete vehicle checks and uphold top‑tier safety
• Follow scheduled routes with precision
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism on every run

What You Need

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence (held for 1+ years)
• A valid and in date CPC + Digital Tachograph card
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving experience in the last 2 years
• Max 6 points on your licence
• Able to pass vetting & DBS checks

What You Get

• Excellent pay: £21.44-£24.57 p/h (shift dependent)
• Guaranteed minimum daily hours
• Weekly pay, holiday accrual & pension (PAYE)
• Option to secure preferred shifts after assessment
• Onsite parking & canteen facilities are available in most Depots
• Support from the onsite Pertemps team