HGV Class 1 Driver - Southampton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Job summary

Royal Mail in Southampton seeks an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver to perform trunking between national depots. Shift patterns include mornings, evenings and weekends with flexibility; no handballing involved.

You will transport mail on scheduled routes, carry out vehicle checks, and uphold stringent safety standards. Earn £21.72–£24.84 per hour, with weekly pay and onsite facilities; role runs through to 2026.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence (held for 1+ years).
• CPC and Digital Tachograph card valid and in date.
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 2 years.
• Max 6 points on your licence.
• Able to pass vetting and 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

HGV Class 1 / C+E licence

CPC + Tachograph card

180+ days Class 1 driving in last 2y

Licence points <= 6

Vetting & DBS checks

Tools

Tachograph card

Job description

Class 1 Driver - Southampton (Pertemps Royal Mail) | £21.72 - £24.84 per hour | Full Time, Temporary/Ongoing

This role covers trunking operations between Royal Mail depots nationwide, with no handballing involved. You will transport mail across scheduled routes, perform thorough vehicle checks, and maintain exemplary safety standards throughout each shift. Morning, evening, and weekend patterns are available, offering flexibility across the working week. The position suits an experienced C+E licence holder who values precision and professionalism behind the wheel. Based in Southampton, you will represent a trusted national brand on every journey, ensuring mail moves efficiently between sites. Consistent, high-quality work is secured through to the remainder of 2026.

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Southampton | Up to £24.84 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: £21.72 - £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