HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking & canteen

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of Royal Mail for HGV Class 1 drivers in West Thurrock. Join a team moving UK mail with trunking between national sites, using planned routes and maintaining high safety standards. You’ll operate across morning, evening and weekend shifts, ensuring timely, compliant deliveries.

Eligible drivers hold a Class 1/C+E licence for 1+ years, CPC and Digital Tachograph card, and have recent Class 1 experience. DBS checks and vetting are required.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1/C+E licence held for 1+ years.
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card.
• 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

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots.
• No handballing — organised, planned routes.
• Morning, evening and weekend shifts available.
• Transport mail between national sites.
• Complete vehicle checks and uphold safety.
• Follow scheduled routes with precision.

Skills

HGV Class 1 Licence

CPC

Digital Tachograph card

180+ days Class 1 experience

Max 6 points on licence

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock (874101616)

Location West Thurrock, England Sector Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Salary £21.44 to £24.57 per hour

HGV Class 1 Driver Thurrock | Up to £24.57 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: £21.44-£24.57 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