HGV Class 1 Driver - Croydon

Pertemps Royal Mail; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday accrual

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) drivers for the UK-wide trunking work from Croydon. This temporary/ongoing role offers morning, evening and weekend shifts with strong pay and stability through a trusted national brand.

You will transport mail between national depots, perform vehicle checks with a safety-first mindset, and adhere to scheduled routes while presenting a professional image on every run. Training and onsite support are provided.

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

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots
• 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 & Tachograph

1+ years experience

Vetting/DBS checks

Clean licence (<=6 points)

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Croydon | Up to £27.47 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: £24.35 - £27.47 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