HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock (Thurrock)

Royal Mail; Orsett; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday accrual

Pension (PAYE)

Onsite parking & canteen

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a skilled HGV Class 1 driver for Thurrock on a temporary/ongoing basis. You will transport mail between national depots, perform safety checks, and follow planned routes with professionalism. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are available, with onsite parking and canteen facilities at most depots.

Requires HGV Class 1/CE licence with at least 1 year held, a current CPC Tachograph card, and up to 6 points. Vetting and DBS checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots
• 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 licence

CPC Digital Tachograph

Driving experience (180 days)

Safe driving

Vetting & DBS checks

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver - Thurrock (Thurrock)

2026-09-25T00:00:00

Thurrock

Essex

GB

RM16 3ER

Any

2026-10-25T10:04:56.603

Job Description

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 (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 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

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Job DescriptionHGV 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 (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 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