HGV Class 1 Driver - Chelmsford

Pertemps Royal Mail; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Secure shifts after assessment

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking experienced HGV Class 1 drivers in Chelmsford to support nationwide trunking for Royal Mail. Join a trusted national brand with stable, ongoing shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.

You must hold a HGV Class 1 / C+E licence with 180+ days in the last 2 years, CPC and Tachograph card, and be able to pass vetting. Excellent earnings and weekly pay are available across depots.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

HGV Class 1 / C+E licence

CPC certificate

Digital Tachograph card

Vetting & DBS checks

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Chelmsford | Up to £25.12 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: £21.99 - £25.12 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