Job description
HGV Driver (Class 1 / C+E)
Location: Northampton
Pay: Up to £23.85 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Ongoing
Step into a key role with one of the UKs most trusted logistics organisations Royal Mail. Were looking for safety-focused HGV / LGV / Class 1 (C+E) drivers to support nationwide operations and keep the country moving. If youre an experienced driver who values professionalism and reliability, this is a great opportunity to secure ongoing work with a leading employer.
The Role
Youll carry out trunking runs between Royal Mail depots, transporting mail and parcels across the network. No handballing just clean, organised, professional driving on planned routes. A variety of morning, evening and weekend shifts are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport mail and parcels between Royal Mail sites
- Complete daily vehicle checks and maintain high safety standards
- Follow planned routes and scheduled delivery times
- Represent Royal Mail with professionalism at all times
What Were Looking For
- Valid HGV Class 1 / C+E licence held for 2+ years
- CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
- Strong awareness of road safety and compliance
- 180+ days of Class 1 driving in the last 12 months
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- Ability to pass driver vetting and a DBS check
What Youll Receive
- Excellent pay: £20.82£23.85 per hour (shift dependent)
- Guaranteed minimum daily hours
- Weekly pay, accrued holiday pay & pension (PAYE)
- Opportunity to secure a preferred shift pattern after assessment
- Onsite parking and canteen facilities
- Support from a dedicated onsite Pertemps team
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Northampton
- Type of Contract
- Temporary full-time jobs
- Published at
- 25-05-2026
- Profession type
- Logistics jobs
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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