Class 1 Driver – Edinburgh
Job Description
Pertemps Royal Mail seeks a Class 1 Driver for full-time, ongoing trunking work based in the City of Edinburgh. This temporary position pays between £21.44 and £24.57 per hour, with morning, evening, and weekend shifts available. You will transport mail between national depots on pre-planned routes, with no handballing required. Daily duties include completing thorough vehicle checks and maintaining strict safety standards. A valid C+E licence is essential, alongside a professional, safety-first approach. This role suits drivers seeking consistent, high-quality work with a trusted national brand through to the end of 2026.
HGV Class 1 Driver (C+E) Edinburgh Up to 24.57 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.
The Job Trunking between Royal Mail depots No handballing – just organised, planned routes Morning, evening and weekend shifts available.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
What You Need
- 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
What You Get
- Excellent pay: £21.44 – £24.57 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
