Hgv Class 1 Driving - Edinburgh

Pertemps Bond; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Dedicated on-site Pertemps team

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking safety-focused HGV/Class 1 (C+E) drivers for trunking runs and nationwide support from Edinburgh. You will transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites, follow planned routes, and maintain high safety standards while presenting a professional image of the company.

Shifts include morning, evening and weekends with onsite facilities and a dedicated Pertemps team to assist. Weekly pay and accrued holiday/pension support accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 1+ years.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Strong awareness of road safety and compliance.
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 12 months.
• Maximum 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass driver vetting and a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards
• Follow planned routes and scheduled delivery times
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism at all times

Skills

HGV/C+E licence

CPC

Tachograph Card

180+ Class 1 days

Penalty points 6

DBS check

Job description

HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)

Location: Edinburgh

Pay: Up to £24.57 per hour

Contract: Temporary / Ongoing

Step into a key role with one of the UK’s most trusted logistics organisations — Royal Mail. We’re looking for safety-focused HGV / LGV / Class 1 (C+E) drivers to support nationwide operations and keep the country moving. If you’re an experienced driver who values professionalism and reliability, this is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work with a leading employer.

The Role

You’ll carry out trunking runs between Royal Mail depots, transporting mail and parcels across the network. No handballing - just clean, organised, professional driving on planned routes. A variety of morning, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards
• Follow planned routes and scheduled delivery times
• Represent Royal Mail with professionalism at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 1+ years
• CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Strong awareness of road safety and compliance
• 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 12 months
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Ability to pass driver vetting and a DBS check

What You’ll Receive

• Excellent pay: £21.44-£24.57 per hour (shift dependent)
• Guaranteed minimum daily hours
• Weekly pay, accrued holiday pay & pension (PAYE)
• Opportunity to secure a preferred shift pattern after assessment
• Onsite parking and canteen facilities
• Support from a dedicated onsite Pertemps team