£21.72 - £24.84 per hour
About the Role
This role is for a Class 1 Driver based in Southampton, offering a temporary contract with flexible hours and a pay rate between £21.72 and £24.84 per hour. You will support Royal Mail’s nationwide operations by performing trunking duties between depots, following planned routes without handballing. Responsibilities include transporting mail, completing thorough vehicle checks, maintaining high safety standards, and representing the brand professionally. Morning, evening, and weekend shifts are available. A valid HGV Class 1 (C E) licence is required, alongside a commitment to clean, safe driving. This position provides consistent, quality work with a trusted national employer throughout 2026.
HGV Class 1 Driver (C E)
Southampton | Up to £24.84 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
- 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
- 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
- Excellent pay: £21.72–£24.84 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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