HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E) Plymouth

Pertemps Royal Mail

Devon and Torbay

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Holiday accrual
Pension (PAYE)
Onsite parking
Canteen facilities

Job summary

Royal Mail in Plymouth is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) driver for temporary/ongoing shifts. You will trunk mail between national depots, perform pre-journey checks, and follow planned routes with a professional approach.

You need a valid HGV Class 1/C+E licence held for 2+ years, a current CPC and Digital Tachograph card, and up to 6 points. The role offers week-by-week pay, guaranteed hours, and onsite facilities across depots in the network.

Qualifications

  • Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E 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.

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

HGV driving
CPC & Tachograph
Vetting & DBS
2+ years experience

Job description

HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) - Plymouth - 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 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: £21.44-£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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