HGV Class 1 Driver - Exeter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay & pension

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Shift pattern after assessment

Onsite team support

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is seeking a safety‑focused HGV/ LGV driver for trunking routes between Royal Mail depots across the network. The role offers morning, evening and weekend shifts with professional, clean driving on planned routes.

You'll drive Class 1 (C+E) with a valid licence, CPC, and tachograph card, and you will pass driver vetting and DBS checks. Exeter-based posting with competitive hourly pay and onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Class 1/C+E

CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Road safety awareness

Job description

HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)

Location: Exeter

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‑focusedHGV / LGV / Class 1 (C+E) driversto 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 shiftsare 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

• ValidHGV Class 1 / C+E licenceheld for 1+ years
• CPCandDigital Tachograph Card
• Strong awareness of road safety and compliance
• 180+ daysof Class 1 driving in the last 12 months
• Maximum6 penalty points
• Ability to pass driver vetting and aDBS 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 apreferred shift patternafter assessment
• Onsite parking and canteen facilities
• Support from a dedicated onsitePertempsteam