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HGV Class 1 Driver - Plymouth

Blue Arrow
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL4 6DX, England

Salary

£20.82 - £23.85 per day

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The HGV Class 1 Driver position at Royal Mail Distribution in Plymouth offers a pay rate between £20.82 and £23.85 per hour.
  • Candidates must hold a valid Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) license for at least 1 year, along with a valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
  • The role involves postal deliveries to Royal Mail depots across the UK, typically with 1-3 drops per shift and no multi-drop or parcel work.
  • Flexible shifts are available from Monday to Sunday, with pre-booked rotas to enhance work-life balance and the potential for temp to perm placements.
  • The company welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including ex-forces and career changers, and provides ongoing upskilling and support.

Job Title: HGV Class 1 Driver

Company: Royal Mail Distribution - Plymouth

Contract Type: Pre-booked, ongoing

Positions Available: 5

Location: Plymouth

Pay Rates

  • 20.82 - 23.85 per hour

Shift Patterns

  • Flexible Shifts: Monday to Sunday
  • Variety of start times
  • Weekend
  • Pre-booked rota for better planning
  • Possibility for temp to perm placement

Job Role

  • Delivery Type: Postal
  • Destinations: Royal Mail Depots
  • Geographic Coverage: UK-wide
  • Workload: Typically 1-3 drops per shift
  • No multi-drop or parcel work

Vehicle & Equipment Info

  • Ongoing upskilling and CPC training provided

Requirements

  • Valid Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) license held for at least 1 year
  • Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card
  • Minimum 180 days commercial driving experience
  • Ability to pass a DBS security check
  • No more than 6 minor points (no DD, DR, IN, CD, or TT endorsements)
  • Successful site assessment and induction prior to first shift

Benefits & Perks

  • Onsite parking
  • Pre-booked shifts for work-life balance
  • Supportive team and structured environment

What Other Drivers Say

  • "Plenty of hours, good routes, fair pay" - Royal Mail Driver
  • "Supportive team, great trucks, and long-term opportunities"
  • Many drivers stay long-term due to career growth and stability

This Role Would Suit People Who Have Previously Worked With

  • Turners (Soham) Ltd
  • Maritime Transport
  • Moran Logistics
  • Yusen Logistics
  • British Gypsum

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  • Assessment: Within 72 hours
  • Response Time: Within 48 hours

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including ex-forces and career changers. Royal Mail is a disability confident employer.

Please call Bonnie at Blue Arrow on (phone number removed) or apply online

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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