HGV - Class 1 Driver - Swindon

Royal Mail; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Onsite parking & canteen

Weekly hours guarantee

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking HGV Class 1 drivers for trunking routes across national depots. The role involves organised, planned runs with morning, evening and weekend shifts, and requires a valid HGV CE licence with CPC and recent Class 1 experience.

Expect excellent hourly pay, weekly wages, and pension benefits. Onsite depots provide parking and canteen facilities, with support from the local team for smooth, consistent work.

Qualifications

• Class 1 driving experience is required.
• Valid CE licence with CPC is mandatory.
• Digital Tachograph card up to date.
• No more than 6 points on licence.

Responsibilities

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots.
• Complete vehicle checks and safety.
• Follow scheduled routes with precision.
• Represent Royal Mail on every run.

Skills

Class 1 driving

Education

HGV CE licence

CPC qualification

Digital Tachograph card

Max 6 points

Job description

HGV - Class 1 Driver - Swindon

2026-09-26T00:00:00

Location: Faringdon, Oxfordshire, GB, SN7 7

Application Deadline: 2026-10-24T19:14:19.747

Job Description

HGV Class 1 Driver (CE) Swindon | 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 (CE) 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 / CE licence (held for 2 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