HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock

Royal Mail; Witham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay with pension

Shift flexibility after assessment

Onsite parking and canteen

Support from onsite team

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a skilled HGV Class 1 driver to support nationwide trunking and depot-to-depot operations. The role offers up to £24.57 per hour, with consistent, high quality work for the remainder of 2026.

You will transport mail between national sites, complete vehicle checks, and represent Royal Mail with professionalism on every run. A valid Class 1/CE licence, CPC, Tachograph card and 180 days of recent Class 1 experience are required.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / CE licence (held for 1 year).
• Valid and in-date CPC.
• Digital Tachograph card.
• 180 days of Class 1 driving experience in the last 2 years.
• Max 6 points on 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

Class 1 driving experience

CPC

Tachograph card

180 days recent Class 1

No more than 6 points

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock

2026-09-21T00:00:00

Essex

Essex

GB

CM8 1EP

Any

2026-12-20T23:06:47.097

The Job

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 (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.

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 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