Royal Mail Distribution - Royal Mail - Class 1 - Exeter

Blue Arrow; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Pre-booked shifts

Job summary

Royal Mail Distribution in Exeter is seeking HGV Class 1 Drivers for pre-booked ongoing positions. The role offers competitive pay rates between £20.82 and £23.85 per hour and includes flexible shift patterns from Monday to Sunday.

The ideal candidates will hold a Full UK Class C+E Licence along with a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph card. Work involves delivering postal packages within the UK, with a typical workload of 1-3 drops per shift. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 Year HGV Class 1 experience required.
• Valid UK driving license essential.
• Experience with route planning and telematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver postal packages to Royal Mail Depots across the UK.
• Manage workload of typically 1-3 drops per shift.
• Participate in ongoing upskilling and CPC training.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

Route planning

Work-life balance

Education

Full UK Class C+E Licence

Valid CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Tools

Telematics

Route planning tech

Job description

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Company: Royal Mail Distribution - Exeter

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 5

Location: Exeter

Pay Rates

• £20.82 - £23.85 per hour

Shift Patterns

• Flexible Shifts: Monday to Sunday
• Flexible Shift Lengths & Start Times
• Weekend work available - full time or part time
• Weekly Pay
• Immediate start available
• Weekly planned pre-booked rota

Job Role

• Delivery Type: Postal
• Destinations: Royal Mail Depots
• Geographic Coverage: UK-wide
• Workload: Typically 1-3 drops per shift

Vehicle & Equipment Info

• Ongoing upskilling and CPC training provided
• Telematics and route planning tech used

Requirements

• Full UK Class C+E Licence
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
• Minimum 1 Year HGV Class 1 experience

Benefits & Perks

• Onsite parking
• Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

• Turners (Soham) Ltd
• Maritime Transport
• Moran Logistics
• Yusen Logistics
• British Gypsum

Assessment: Within 72 hours

Response Time: Within 48 hours

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including ex-forces

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