HGV Class 1 Driver - Croydon

Royal Mail; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Holiday pay and pension

Weekly PAYE pay

Ongoing support from Pertemps

Regular shifts

Guaranteed minimum daily hours

Opportunity to secure regular (prefer)

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 Driver in Croydon. This temporary/ongoing role offers depot-to-depot driving with a well-known national employer and shifts that include morning, evening, and weekend options.

You will perform pre-shift vehicle safety checks, transport mail between depots, and adhere to planned routes. The position provides reliable hours, weekly PAYE pay, holiday pay, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (CE) licence and CPC/Digit Tachograph card.
• Minimum 180 days Class 1 driving experience in the last year.
• Licence must show current address and maximum 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Transport mail between Royal Mail depots
• Follow planned routes with minimal loading or unloading
• Choose from morning, evening, and weekend shifts
• Complete vehicle safety checks before each shift

Skills

180 days Class 1 driving experience

Penalty points ≤ 6

DBS and vetting checks

Education

HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence

CPC and Digital Tachograph card

DBS clearance

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Croydon

Date Posted: 2026-10-01T00:00:00

Location: Charing Cross, Greater London, GB, SW1A 2

Job Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-30T07:02:24.153

About the Role

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.

Location: Croydon

Salary: Up to £27.47 per hour

Type: Temporary/Ongoing

Looking for steady work with a well-known national employer? Join Royal Mail as an HGV Class 1 Driver and enjoy reliable depot-to-depot driving, competitive pay, and regular shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Transport mail between Royal Mail depots
• Follow planned routes with minimal loading or unloading
• Choose from morning, evening, and weekend shifts
• Complete vehicle safety checks before each shift

What You'll Need

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence (held for at least 12 months)
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card
• At least 180 days of Class 1 driving experience within the last year
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Able to pass DBS and vetting checks
• Driving licence showing your current address

What's in It for You?

• Earn £24.35–£27.47 per hour (depending on shift)
• Paid 8 hours if you pass 2-4 hour driving assessment
• Guaranteed minimum daily hours
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Holiday pay and pension
• Opportunity to secure regular preferred shifts
• On-site parking and canteen facilities at most depots
• Ongoing support from the Pertemps team