HGV Class 1 Driver - Royal Mail Distribution

📍 Exeter
💷 £20.82 - £23.85 per hour
📅 Immediate Starts Available
🚛 Ongoing, Pre-Planned Work
👥 5 Vacancies Available

Looking for reliable, well-paid Class 1 work with one of the UK's most respected logistics operations?

We're recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers to support Royal Mail's Exeter Distribution Centre. Offering competitive pay rates, flexible shift patterns, and weekly planned rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for professional drivers seeking ongoing work with a trusted national brand.

Whether you're looking for full-time hours, weekend work, or a flexible schedule that fits around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive pay rates of £20.82 - £23.85 per hour

✅ Immediate starts available

✅ Weekly pay

✅ Ongoing, long-term assignments

✅ Pre-booked shifts and planned rotas

✅ Full-time and part-time opportunities

✅ Day, afternoon and night shifts available

✅ Monday to Sunday shift availability

✅ Free onsite parking

✅ Ongoing CPC and driver development opportunities

The Role

As a Royal Mail Class 1 Driver, you'll play a vital role in keeping the UK's mail network moving. The position is predominantly trunking work between Royal Mail Distribution Centres and Mail Centres across the UK.

Duties Include:

• Completing scheduled trunking runs between Royal Mail sites
• Transporting mail and parcels safely and efficiently
• Conducting daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
• Ensuring compliance with Driver Hours and Working Time regulations
• Maintaining a professional approach when representing Royal Mail
• Using modern telematics and route management systems

Job Details:

• Postal trunking operations
• Deliveries to Royal Mail Depots and Mail Centres
• UK-wide routes
• Typically 1-3 drops per shift
• Minimal manual handling involved

Driver Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid UK Class 1 (C+E) Licence
• Driver CPC Qualification Card
• Digital Tachograph Card
• A minimum of 12 months HGV Class 1 driving experience
• A good understanding of drivers' hours and road transport legislation
• A professional, reliable and safety-conscious attitude

Ideal Background

This role is particularly suited to drivers with previous experience working within large-scale logistics, distribution, or trunking environments, including companies such as:

• Turners (Soham)
• Maritime Transport
• Moran Logistics
• Yusen Logistics
• Wincanton
• GXO Logistics
• DHL Supply Chain
• Culina Group
• Eddie Stobart

Why Join?

Royal Mail offers one of the most organised and driver-friendly transport operations in the UK. With pre-planned schedules, well-maintained vehicles, minimal handball, and consistent work available throughout the year, this is an opportunity to secure ongoing employment with a recognised national employer.

Apply Today

We're actively recruiting and looking to fill these positions quickly.

📞 Submit your application today.

✅ Initial response within 48 hours
✅ Driver assessment within 72 hours

Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, including armed forces veterans, experienced transport professionals, and drivers returning to the industry.

Secure your next driving role with Royal Mail in Exeter and enjoy consistent work, excellent rates of pay, and the flexibility to choose shifts that suit you. 🚛📮