Class 1 Driver

As a Class 1 Driver based in London, you will operate from Gatwick on behalf of Pertemps Royal Mail, earning between £22.41 and £25.53 per hour on a flexible contract. This role involves trunking mail between national depots with no handballing, utilising planned routes across morning, evening, and weekend shifts. Your key duties include transporting mail between sites, performing thorough vehicle checks, maintaining safety standards, and representing Royal Mail professionally.

A valid HGV Class 1 (C

E) licence is essential for this ongoing temporary position, which offers consistent work through 2026.

HGV Class 1 Driver (C

E) Gatwick | Up to £25.53 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.

• 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: £22.41–£25.53 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