HGV Class 1 Driver - Rochester

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay & shifts (£21.99–£25.12)

Guaranteed minimum daily hours

Weekly pay + pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking & canteen facilities

Support from on-site team

Job summary

Royal Mail in Rochester is seeking an HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) for a temporary, ongoing role. You will trunk mail between national depots on planned routes across the UK, with no handballing and shifts across mornings, evenings and weekends.

You must hold a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence with 1+ year experience, a CPC and Digital Tachograph card, and a clean licence (max 6 points). Expect weekly pay, guaranteed hours and onsite parking at most depots.

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

• 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

Safety conscious

Reliability

Flexible hours

Education

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

CPC + Digital Tachograph card

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

Pertemps Royal Mail seeks a Class 1 Driver for its Rochester depot, offering a temporary, full-time position with hourly pay between £21.99 and £25.12. This role involves trunking mail between national depots, with no handballing required, focusing instead on planned, organised routes across the UK. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are available, demanding flexibility from candidates. Key duties include undertaking thorough vehicle checks, adhering strictly to safety protocols, and following scheduled routes with precision. A valid HGV C+E licence is essential. This ongoing contract provides consistent work through 2026, representing a professional driving role for those committed to high standards and dependable service.

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Rochester | 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