Class 1 LGV Driver

Royal Mail; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as a Class 1 LGV Driver, part of a historic logistics team transporting parcels across the UK. Enjoy a permanent contract with flexible shifts, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme and development opportunities. Contribute to a mission that connects communities and keeps the UK moving.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Shift allowance for unsocial hours

22 days holiday plus options for extra leave

Generous contributory pension scheme

Exclusive corporate discounts

Excellent parental leave policy

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• LGV Class 1 licence with less than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Comfortable with flexible shift patterns and night driving.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and transporting mail across the UK.
• Loading/unloading vehicle and maintaining item security.
• Driving fixed routes and adhering to schedule.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Punctual

Flexibility

Community spirit

Education

Valid UK manual C&E licence

Job description

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Location: Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Castle Donnington, Derby, DE74 2SA

Company: Royal Mail Group

Job reference: 324756

Location: Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Castle Donnington, Derby, DE74 2SA

Job type: Permanent contract

Are you an LGV-licenced driver looking for a role that allows you to be on the road, without the burden of overnight stays and multi-drop routes?

We’re recruiting Large Goods Vehicle Drivers on permanent contracts, working flexible shifts across our 24-hour operation based at Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Castle Donnington, Derby, DE74 2SA.

Working 36 hours & 15 mins per week on a 24/7 shift rota. The role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts on a rotational basis including a requirement for night driving, weekends and bank holiday working.

Everybody knows the bright red van…

More than 500 years in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering to every address and household around the UK.

We’re already the oldest and most trusted delivery company in the UK, and our goal is to be recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and Europe. Our logistics team plays a crucial role in this, transporting letters and parcels across our network 24/7. They guarantee that millions of pieces of mail are delivered on time every day, throughout the year, both domestically and internationally.

A Bit About The Role

As an LGV driver, you’ll be a vital part of the team who keep the Royal Mail moving. You’ll be responsible for:

• Collecting and transporting mail from our different sites and moving it to the next stage of the delivery process
• Working independently, driving fixed routes across the UK
• Loading and unloading your vehicle, delivering to schedule, and maintaining the security of your loaded items throughout the journey
• Using the latest technology to support you in your role, with the autonomy you need to get the job done efficiently.
  
  

A Bit About You

We’ll provide your full uniform, an iconic red post lorry, and all the training and support you’ll need to succeed. Here’s what you’ll need to bring to the role:

• Valid UK manual C&E licence: you’ll hold a Large Goods Vehicle Class 1 licence, with less than 6 penalty points
• Self-motivated: you’ll be comfortable working unsupervised for long periods
• Organised and punctual: you’ll demonstrate great initiative and work well within tight timelines
• Flexible to service demands: comfortable working a variety of shifts. You’re willing to support your team when required.
• Community spirited: you’ll care about keeping the United Kingdom connected and take pride in what you do
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary of £36,763 a year, with overtime opportunities in many sites
• Shift allowance for working unsocial hours
• 22 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Generous contributory pension scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits (subject to qualifying period)
• Exclusive corporate discounts
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Development opportunities and initiatives to support your mental and physical wellbeing
  
  

Do you have the drive to help us deliver more for the people of the UK? Hit the apply button and complete our short application form. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and driving assessment.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this vacancy will be withdrawn. Due to high volumes of applications, we won’t be able to provide personalised feedback to everyone.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Full-time

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  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation

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