HGV Class 1 Driver - Bristol

Pertemps Royal Mail; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay: £21.44–£24.57 per hour

Guaranteed minimum daily hours

Weekly pay, accrued holiday pay & p“

Onsite parking and canteen facilities

Support from a dedicated onsite Pertm

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking safety‑focused HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for Bristol, supporting nationwide operations. You’ll trunk mail and parcels between depots on planned routes, with no handballing and a variety of morning, evening and weekend shifts.

You’ll need a valid HGV Class 1 licence, CPC and Tachograph Card, and a clean licence with limited penalty points. The role offers excellent pay up to £24.57 per hour, guaranteed minimum hours, and weekly PAYE pay with holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 1+ years.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 12 months.
• Maximum 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass driver vetting and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards.
• Follow planned routes and scheduled delivery times.
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism at all times.

Skills

HGV Licence

CPC & Tachograph

Road safety awareness

Vetting & DBS clearance

Job description

HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)

Location: Bristol

Pay: Up to £24.57 per hour

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Step into a key role with one of the UK’s most trusted logistics organisations — Royal Mail. We’re looking for safety‑focused HGV / LGV / Class 1 (C+E) drivers to support nationwide operations and keep the country moving. If you’re an experienced driver who values professionalism and reliability, this is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work with a leading employer.

The Role

You’ll carry out trunking runs between Royal Mail depots, transporting mail and parcels across the network. No handballing — just clean, organised, professional driving on planned routes. A variety of morning, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards
• Follow planned routes and scheduled delivery times
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 1+ years
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong awareness of road safety and compliance
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 12 months
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Ability to pass driver vetting and a DBS check

What You’ll Receive

• Excellent pay: £21.44–£24.57 per hour (shift dependent)
• Guaranteed minimum daily hours
• Weekly pay, accrued holiday pay & pension (PAYE)
• Opportunity to secure a preferred shift pattern after assessment
• Onsite parking and canteen facilities
• Support from a dedicated onsite Pertemps team