HGV Class 1 Driver - Southampton

Royal Mail; New Forest; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking skilled HGV Class 1 drivers to support trunking between national depots. The role emphasizes clean, professional driving with a focus on safety and reliability. Morning, evening and weekend shifts are available, offering consistent work through 2026.

Applicants must hold a valid HGV Class 1/C+E licence, CPC and tachograph card, with 180+ days of recent Class 1 driving and a clean record. DBS vetting will be completed on start.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 1+ years.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card in date.
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots nationwide.
• Follow scheduled routes with precision; no handballing.
• Complete vehicle checks and maintain top safety standards.

Skills

HGV licence

C+E/Class 1

CPC card

DVSA tachograph

Vetting checks

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Southampton

Date Added: 2026-09-23T09:26:13

Location: Marchwood, Hampshire, GB, SO40 4

Contract Type: Temporary

End Date: 2026-10-25T04:18:52.177

Pay Rate: £21.72 - £24.84 per hour

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: £21.72 - £24.84 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