HGV Class 1 Driver - Edinburgh

Pertemps Royal Mail; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Support from onsite team

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking a skilled HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver for trunking between Royal Mail depots in Edinburgh. Morning, evening and weekend shifts available with planned routes and no handballing.

You will transport mail between national sites, perform vehicle checks, and maintain top safety standards while representing Royal Mail professionally on every run. Depot-based roles with onsite support and weekly pay.

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 year
• Max 6 points on your 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

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E)

Edinburgh| Up to 24.57 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 year
• Max 6 points on your licence
• Able to pass vetting & DBS checks

What You Get

• Excellent pay: £21.44 - £24.57 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