HGV Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail Distribution

📍 Plymouth
💷 £20.82 - £23.85 per hour
🚛 Ongoing, Pre-Booked Work Available
📅 Immediate Starts Available
👥 5 Positions Available

Are you an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for reliable work, competitive pay, and a schedule you can plan around?

We are recruiting on behalf of Royal Mail Distribution for professional Class 1 drivers to join their Plymouth operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing work with one of the UK's most respected logistics networks, offering pre-booked shifts, flexible start times, and consistent work throughout the year.

What's on Offer?

✅ £20.82 - £23.85 per hour

✅ Weekly pay

✅ Ongoing assignments with potential long-term opportunities

✅ Pre-booked rotas for improved work-life balance

✅ Flexible start times across Monday to Sunday

✅ Full-time and part-time shifts available

✅ Weekend work available

✅ Free onsite parking

✅ Ongoing CPC training and driver development

✅ Supportive and well-structured working environment

The Role

As a Royal Mail Class 1 Driver, you'll be responsible for transporting mail between Royal Mail distribution centres across the UK.

This is a straightforward trunking role with minimal drops and no multi-drop parcel deliveries, allowing you to focus on driving and delivering exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Trunking between Royal Mail depots and mail centres
• Completing vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Adhering to drivers' hours and working time regulations
• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism
• Representing Royal Mail positively at all customer and depot locations

Job Details

• Postal distribution work
• UK-wide routes
• Typically 1-3 drops per shift
• No multi-drop deliveries
• Minimal manual handling

Driver Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid UK HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence held for a minimum of 12 months
• A valid Driver CPC Qualification Card
• A valid Digital Tachograph Card
• At least 180 days of commercial Class 1 driving experience
• The ability to pass a DBS security check
• No more than 6 minor penalty points
• No DD, DR, CD, IN or TT endorsements
• Successful completion of a site assessment and induction

Why Drivers Choose Royal Mail

Royal Mail is known for providing organised transport operations, modern vehicles, planned workloads, and regular shifts. Drivers enjoy predictable schedules, minimal physical work, and the stability that comes with working for one of the UK's most recognised logistics organisations.

Many drivers choose to stay long-term thanks to:

• Consistent hours
• Excellent rates of pay
• Professional working environment
• Structured transport operation
• Career development opportunities

Apply Today

We're looking to fill these positions quickly, with immediate starts available for successful candidates.

📩 Apply now with your up-to-date CV

✅ Initial response within 48 hours
✅ Assessment and induction process within 72 hours

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including ex-forces personnel, experienced transport professionals, and drivers looking to join a well-established and respected logistics operation.

Join Royal Mail's Plymouth team and enjoy ongoing work, excellent pay rates, and pre-planned shifts that fit around your lifestyle. 🚛📮