HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver

HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver
Location: Exeter
Pay: £20.82 – £23.85 per hour
Pertemps is thrilled to be working in partnership with Royal Mail, the UK’s most iconic delivery service, to recruit HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for their busy Exeter Distribution Centre.
As part of the Royal Mail fleet, you’ll be trunking parcels and letters between depots nationwide — no multi-drop, no heavy lifting, just straightforward trunking in clean, well-maintained vehicles.
What you’ll be doing:

• Trunking mail and parcels between Royal Mail depots across the UK
• Operating Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally
• Following drivers’ hours and WTD regulations
• Completing digital tachograph entries accurately
• Representing Royal Mail with pride and professionalism

What’s in it for you:

• Start times between available 00:01 – 23:59
• Variety of shift lengths to suit your lifestyle
• Flexible working patterns – full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts
• Shifts scheduled 1 week in advance
• All-year-round work opportunities
• Accrued holiday pay & pension scheme
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay
• Free onsite parking & canteen facilities

What we need from you:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence held for at least 2 years
• Minimum 180 days’ proven commercial driving experience (insurance requirement)
• Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card is essential
• No more than 6 penalty points (no DD/DR/IN/CD/TT endorsements accepted)
• Strong geographical knowledge & a professional attitude
• Ability to pass a DBS security check
• Successful completion of site assessment & induction before starting

This is agency work, offering temporary ongoing assignments with regular, year-round shifts — ideal for drivers who want flexibility, choice, and excellent hourly rates without being tied into a permanent contract.
Call our friendly Recruitment Team: 0117 454 0404 or 01454 634306
Email your CV: royalmailsouthwest@pertemps.co.uk